Trump Administration's Wind Claims

Meta has agreed to spend billions of dollars on millions of Nvidia’s chips, and Warner Bros Discovery has reopened sale talks with Paramount. Plus, Christine Lagarde has decided to leave her post as president of the European Central Bank early, and US offshore wind companies are racing to bring projects online that can withstand Donald Trump’s efforts to cripple the industry. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Nvidia secures multibillion-dollar Meta deal as it battles chip rivals

Warner Bros throws ownership battle open by giving Paramount a week to up its offer

US offshore wind farms try to withstand the force of Trump’s wrath

Christine Lagarde to leave the ECB before April 2027

US restaurants downsize meals to counter anti-obesity drugs and affordability crisis

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

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