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Liechtenstein's zombie-trust apocalypse

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US President Donald Trump extended tariff deadlines, and Liechtenstein’s trust industry is in a crisis spurred by American sanctions against Russia. Plus, Shein filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, and Elon Musk is trying to save Tesla from Trump. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump renews threat to hit trading partners with steep tariffs

Liechtenstein hit by Russia-linked ‘zombie trust’ crisis

Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to pressure UK to save London listing

‘Elon has finally woken up’: Musk battles to save Tesla from Trump


Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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