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US President Donald Trump sealed a trade deal with Indonesia and the UK had a secret plan to immigrate Afghans to Britain after a data leak. Plus, tariffs have finally hit US inflation, and climate change is driving the sale of catastrophe bonds.
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Donald Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia
Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risks
UK set up secret Afghan immigration scheme after data leak and gagged media
US inflation reaches 2.7% as Trump tariffs hit
Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, 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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