G-20, Wimbledon, Tour de France: Your Wednesday Briefing

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G-20, Wimbledon, Tour de France: Your Wednesday Briefing
_____ • Japan and the European Union appear ready to announce the outlines of a broad
trade pact tomorrow, just before Mr. Trump’s arrival for the G-20 meeting.
[The New York Times] Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
[The New York Times] • Édouard Philippe, France’s prime minister, called for reduced public spending in his inaugural policy speech.
[The New York Times] • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has a penchant for quirky socks.
_____ • "You are ridiculous." That was Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, when he addressed the European Parliament.
Mr. Sagan appeared to elbow Mr. Cavendish, who slammed into a barrier and was hit by two riders.
If the two can reach agreement on the details, the deal could rival Nafta as the world’s largest free trade zone
and make the U.S. less competitive in key sectors like car manufacturing.