Andy Bounds

Join Andy Bounds, an FT journalist focused on European trade, and Amelia Pollard, an FT U.S. investment correspondent, as they navigate the intricacies of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Bounds discusses the potential fallout of delayed approval and the growing concerns from French farmers. Pollard highlights the shift of hedge funds into physical commodities as they seek new returns amidst market volatility. Together, they unravel the broader implications of these developments on Europe's credibility and the global trade landscape.

Join Andy Bounds, the Financial Times' EU correspondent, as he delves deep into Europe's evolving stance on U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump. They discuss how the EU is bracing for potential economic confrontations, especially amid recent tariff threats. The conversation also explores Europe’s strategies to enhance competitiveness while navigating transatlantic frictions. Bounds highlights the significant trade deal with Mercosur and Europe’s response to an increasingly assertive U.S. industrial policy, raising essential questions about global power dynamics.