The UK and France have pledged for the first time to co-ordinate the use of their nuclear weapons, the copper markets are reeling from US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on the metal, and Canada has a plan to offset American energy levies by exporting natural gas to the rest of the world. Plus, Nvidia has hit a record market capitalisation at $4tn.
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UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear deterrence for first time
Canada’s bid to become an energy superpower
Global copper market weighs impact of Donald Trump tariff threat
Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4tn in market value
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