FT News Briefing Monday, December 16
Dec 16, 2019
Leslie Hook, a Financial Times journalist covering the UN Climate Summit, shares her insights on the struggles faced in reaching an agreement on carbon trading. She highlights the tensions among delegates and the clash between weary negotiators and passionate youth protesters. The conversation dives into the ethical complexities of carbon credits and their implications for global emissions. With upcoming Glasgow climate talks on the horizon, the challenges of achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goals are brought to light.
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USMCA Dispute
- Mexico is challenging the USMCA implementation due to disagreements over provisions added by the U.S.
- Jesus Seade, Mexico's chief negotiator, flew to Washington to address the dispute with Robert Lighthizer.
Apple's Human Rights Vote
- Apple is facing a shareholder vote on its human rights policies, specifically its response to government demands impacting free expression.
- This comes after Apple removed a mapping app used by Hong Kong protesters at the request of the Chinese government.
UK Post-Election Plans
- After winning the UK election, Boris Johnson plans to invest billions in the Midlands and north of England.
- He also aims to move forward with Brexit but rejects calls for a Scottish independence referendum.