Are local elections a referendum on Trump's economy?

The US Supreme Court begins hearing arguments this week for President Trump’s tariff policy. Plus, voters will head to the polls for state races seen as a referendum on the first year of Trump’s second term, and private equity may be full of zombie firms in the next decade. Then, a look at how China is filling a gap in the solar-energy space.

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Businesses press Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s emergency tariff power

Trump and plastic bags: New Jersey is bellwether of US political mood

Private capital zombie firms will pile up in next decade, says EQT chief

The global boom in solar – with or without the US

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Marc Filippino, and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

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