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On today's podcast:

(1) The EU is preparing to step up its engagement with other countries hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs following a slew of new threats to the bloc and other US trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

(2) Equity-index futures retreated and Asian shares edged down in a cautious start to the week after President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by announcing a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico.

(3) Hiring by UK businesses plunged at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a survey that suggested that the fallout from a hike in payroll taxes is showing little sign of letting up.

(4) King Charles III will host US President Donald Trump for a state visit in September, the second time Trump will have received the highest honor offered to a visiting dignitary by the UK.

(5)  President Emmanuel Macron said France will make a “new” and “historic” effort to increase defense spending to counter an acceleration of threats to freedom in Europe and the risk of outright war in the coming years.


Podcast Conversation: At 66, I Decided to Get Healthy Again: Essay

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) The EU is preparing to step up its engagement with other countries hit by Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs following a slew of new threats to the bloc and other US trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
(2) Equity-index futures retreated and Asian shares edged down in a cautious start to the week after President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by announcing a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico.
(3) Hiring by UK businesses plunged at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a survey that suggested that the fallout from a hike in payroll taxes is showing little sign of letting up.
(4) King Charles III will host US President Donald Trump for a state visit in September, the second time Trump will have received the highest honor offered to a visiting dignitary by the UK.
(5) &nbsp;President Emmanuel Macron said France will make a &ldquo;new&rdquo; and &ldquo;historic&rdquo; effort to increase defense spending to counter an acceleration of threats to freedom in Europe and the risk of outright war in the coming years.
 Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://blinks.bloomberg.com/news/stories/SZ8BSJDWRGG1"> At 66, I Decided to Get Healthy Again: Essay</a>

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Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

EU Preps US Counter Measures, Safe Havens Rise, Swedish Fighter Jets

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