UK Government's Digital Services Tax Adjustments Amid Economic Concerns

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On today's podcast:

(1) US and European stock-index futures climbed on signs that the next round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs may be more measured than previously suggested.

(2) The UK government is weighing plans to reduce or even abolish its digital services tax before April 2 in an effort to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

(3) Mark Carney began his bid for election with a stark warning that US President Donald Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada, launching his effort to convince Canadians he can protect the country from US aggression.

(4) Turkey formally arrested President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, a decision likely to trigger more market turmoil and protests across the country.

(5) Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.

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