Financial Times Round-Up: Klarna's U.S. IPO, UK's Stance on Chinese EV Tariffs, Harland & Wolff Loan Rejection, Vaughan Gething Resigns

Today's top stories from the Financial Times include Klarna's preparations for a U.S. IPO, the UK's decision against imposing tough tariffs on Chinese EV imports, the government's rejection of a loan backing for Harland & Wolff, and the resignation of Vaughan Gething as First Minister of Wales.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-07-2024 08:48 IST | Created: 17-07-2024 08:48 IST
Financial Times Round-Up: Klarna's U.S. IPO, UK's Stance on Chinese EV Tariffs, Harland & Wolff Loan Rejection, Vaughan Gething Resigns
Vaughan Gething

Swedish fintech company Klarna is gearing up for a U.S. initial public offering with financial advisers lined up for the process.

In a statement, Britain's business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, indicated that the UK government has chosen not to impose stringent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, diverging from the European Union's recent actions. However, he added that the situation is being closely monitored.

The UK government has decided to decline a 200-million-pound loan guarantee request from Harland & Wolff, the company known for building the Titanic.

Following a series of ministerial resignations, Vaughan Gething stepped down as the First Minister of Wales, marking an abrupt end to his brief four-month tenure.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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