James Astle, The Economist's Washington bureau chief, dishes on the latest surrounding Donald Trump's tax returns, revealing astonishing losses and massive debts. He dives into how these financial details could shift the presidential campaign landscape and the implications for Trump's integrity amid audits. The discussion also touches on China's goal for carbon neutrality by 2060, unpacking the monumental challenges ahead, including reliance on coal and the global ramifications of its emissions targets. Plus, insights into Switzerland’s unique political moves regarding the EU add a fascinating twist!
Just ahead of the first presidential debate, a trove of tax documents suggests the president has some staggeringly loss-making businesses and a staggering amount of debt coming due. We examine China’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2060 and what it will have to do to get there. And why a Swiss referendum campaign involved a giant game of pick-up-sticks.