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China’s minerals come with coercion but they do come cheap
The US has no geoeconomic answer to Beijing controlling its trading partners via manipulating supply chains
Top central banks gamble they have time on inflation risks
Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts
FirstFT: Alleged gunman to appear in court
Also in today’s newsletter: China blocks Meta takeover of Manus and Sam Altman versus Elon Musk trial begins
China warns EU over proposed ‘Made in Europe’ law
Beijing threatens unspecified retaliation over fears that bill to strengthen bloc’s industry will hurt its companies
Monetary Policy Radar preview: BoJ’s April meeting
The FT’s guide on what to look out for in Tuesday’s session
Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals
Veteran executive Jay Chen, who helped build Japanese group’s China business, left after links to start-ups surfaced
