FT News Briefing ByteDance pledges TikTok IPO, Mulvaney on Brexit, Biden tries to win with Latino voters
Sep 18, 2020
Dimitri Sevastopoulos, the FT’s DC bureau chief, provides sharp insights into the political landscape as ByteDance plans an IPO for TikTok in the US amid pressures from the Trump administration. He discusses Biden's struggles to engage Latino voters, emphasizing significant moments like his 'Despacito' performance. The dialogue also covers the evolving political dynamics in Arizona and the tailored strategies both parties are using to attract this crucial demographic, particularly in the context of shifting attitudes and pandemic impacts.
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TikTok's US IPO
- ByteDance agreed to list TikTok on a US stock market after its proposed partnership with Oracle.
- Concerns remain about ByteDance's majority stake in the new company.
Brexit Border Concerns
- Mick Mulvaney warned against accidentally creating a hard border in Northern Ireland due to Brexit.
- The new legislation could impact a potential US-UK trade deal.
Biden's "Despacito" Moment
- Joe Biden played "Despacito" at a Hispanic Heritage Month event.
- This highlighted his struggle to connect with Latino voters.