President-elect Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with tariffs if they don’t increase their purchases of American oil and gas.
The EU is already a major buyer of US liquefied natural gas and has discussed purchasing more to deter tariffs. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won’t find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Kriti Gupta.

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00:00:00 – The Opening Trade
00:01:05 – The Agenda: Trump Tariffs, US Bill, BOE/Retail Sales
00:09:57 – FedEx Spinoff $30B Freight Unit
00:13:16 – Royal London’s Baker on Possible US Government Shutdown
00:23:47 – Goldman Sachs Kelleners: Significant Upside for Dealmaking in 2025
00:33:35 – 5% US Treausry Yield Possible, 6% Unlikely
00:37:56 – Boeing, Airbus Pegasus Deal
00:45:51 – European Market Open
01:03:24 – FTSE 100 Falling for Second Week
01:08:31 – Trump Threatens Tariffs Unless EU Buys More Oil, Gas
01:11:55 – Orban to EU: Wait for Trump Before Extending Russia Sanctions
01:19:46 – French PM Bayrou Aims to Name Government This Weekend
01:25:07 – Blinken on Potential Israel, Hamas Ceasefire
01:27:58 – US House Votes Against Trump-Back Funding
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