Will Trump and Xi extend their trade truce?
Summary
This FT News Briefing covers the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, focusing on trade ceasefire extensions and new AI safety dialogues. It also details UK PM Andy Burnham’s meeting with Trump, highlighting tensions over the Diego Garcia lease and global AI regulation. Additionally, the episode reports on record-high oil supertanker rates due to the Iran war and examines potential conflicts of interest in Todd Boley’s bid for Lukoil’s international assets, which involves US government backing.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Hard Lessons podcast
FT News Briefing introduction
Trump-Xi summit: Trade, AI, and security dynamics
UK PM Andy Burnham meets Trump
Record high oil supertanker hiring costs
Todd Boley's bid for Lukoil assets and conflicts of interest
Closing remarks and show notes
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