Will the US and China make a trade deal?

Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor for now, the US and China seem to be making progress in their trade talks, and the US and UK promised to boost financial ties ahead of a state visit by President Donald Trump. Plus, Gen Z is toppling governments across Asia.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Lisa Cook can stay at Fed ahead of rates decision, appeals court rules

UK and US pledge to boost financial ties ahead of Trump state visit

Donald Trump signals US and China have struck TikTok deal

The Gen Z revolution spreading in Asia

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon and Sonja Hutson. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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