The economic fallout of France’s presidential election

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French voters hit the polls Sunday to decide between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and hard-right rival Marine Le Pen — known for her pro-Russia, anti-NATO and anti-European Union sentiments. Though Macron leads in the polls, Le Pen has working-class appeal. Today, we’ll get you caught up on the election and its economic consequences. Plus: It’s Earth Day, but supply chains and trade wars are holding the renewables industry back. But first: We’ll hash out tariffs and rate hikes in the Weekly Wrap.