US President Donald Trump has threatened new “large scale” export controls on China, and Wall Street’s investment banks just wrapped up a record-breaking quarter. Plus, dozens of European lawmakers are earning income from side hustles connected to their legislative responsibilities, and OpenAI’s ownership structure is making it harder for the company to raise money.
Mentioned in this podcast:
China blames Trump and US for escalating trade war
Wall Street investment banking revenues poised to top $9bn
Scores of MEPs hold side jobs in sectors where they steer EU laws
Who owns OpenAI? blockbuster deals complicate investor payouts
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