Supreme Court Skepticism Over Emergency Trump Tariffs

US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, and Argentine President Javier Milei has rejected investor calls to allow the peso to float freely. Plus, contentious bankruptcy proceedings for First Brands begin today. 

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Investors could face a bonfire night surprise on Trump tariffs

‘A glorious mess’: First Brands creditors brace for Houston court clash

Milei defies calls to float Argentine peso

Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

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