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The Trump administration plans to roll back some tariffs, Schroders agrees to a US takeover, and Americans paid 90 per cent of the cost of US President Trump’s tariffs last year. Plus, Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer will depart the company over Epstein ties, and how to buy a law firm when you’re not really allowed to.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goods
Schroders boss reassured UK Treasury ahead of £9.9bn US takeover
Alphaville’s annotated thoughts on the Schroders takeover
US businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, New York Fed says
Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links
How to buy a law firm if you’re not allowed to buy a law firm
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