FirstFT: Trump ‘electroshock’ offers chance for revival, says Macron

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘reciprocal’ US tariffs, and Arm’s dramatic shift of strategy

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Europe must respond to Trump ‘electroshock’, says Macron

French president tells Financial Times that continent should ‘muscle up’ and secure its own future
Financial Times - 5d
Polish president says US assures him it won’t reduce troop levels as he revives 'Fort Trump' idea

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says he has received U.S. assurances that Washington will not reduce its troop presence in Poland and elsewhere along NATO’s eastern flank
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As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer? | Simon Tisdall

Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come. The startling contempt for Europe’s intensifying security concerns ...
The Guardian - 1d
FirstFT: Trump to impose metals tariffs and new retaliatory levies

Also in today’s newsletter, Elliott takes a stake in BP and a shift in M&A advising on Wall Street
Financial Times - Feb. 10
FirstFT: Trump orders pause on enforcing ban against bribing foreign officials

Also in today’s newsletter, Deloitte US staff ordered to drop gender pronouns, pros and cons of giving children weight-loss drugs
Financial Times - Feb. 11
FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

Also in today’s newsletter, Apple teams up with Alibaba to develop AI in China and Elliott builds a 5% BP stake
Financial Times - 5d
Badenoch needs to revive Tory fortunes by May next year, say frontbenchers

100 days after she became party leader, some members of her team say she must show progress in elections in 2026
Financial Times - Feb. 10
Trump is reviving ‘Star Wars’ and calling it the ‘Iron Dome for America’

The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.”
The Hill - Feb. 9
Macron touts Europe and trolls Trump at Paris AI summit

‘Choose Europe and France for AI,’ says president amid speculation US and UK playing hardball over declaration. Emmanuel Macron touted Europe and France as artificial intelligence powerhouses, amid ...
The Guardian - Feb. 10

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