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World leaders, businesses, and consumers have started to grapple with what tariffs announced by the US president Donald Trump really mean. Global markets are already reacting, with volatility in stocks, currency shifts, and businesses weighing the costs of these tariffs.
China has angrily condemned Donald Trump's announcement of swingeing tariff increases on imports from around the world.
These tariffs hit hardest to some of the world's poorest countries, including Cambodia, Bangladesh and Laos. Sam Fenwick hears about the global impact of these tariffs and how world leaders and businesses are reacting to them.
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Published Thursday

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US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping set of new tariffs targeting countries that export products to the United States. The announcement includes a significant 34 percent tariff on imports from China and a 20 percent tariff on goods from the European Union. The White House stated that the tariffs are designed to be ''reciprocal'', aiming to address what it views as unfair trade practices. Rahul Tandon gets reactions on the potential impact of these tariffs.
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Published Wednesday

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Global leaders are warning of the negative impact across the world ahead of Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs – expected to be announced later.
The White House says President Trump wants to improve American competitiveness in what it's calling "liberation day". Analysts say US importers would be likely to pass on the costs to consumers, leading to higher prices.
Andrew Peach will hear from our correspondents from around the world and how people are waiting for Trump’s announcement and speak to experts.
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Published Wednesday

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What do we know about Donal Trumps ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs? On Wednesday Trump will announce the tariffs the US will impose on its trading partners
Argentina’s poverty rate has fallen dramatically. Argentinien journalist Fermin Koop tells us more
And Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan have been confirmed as part of the all-star line-up who will play members of the Beatles in four major new films about the band
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Published Wednesday

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With President Donald Trump set to announce a wide range of new tariffs on Wednesday, Andrew Peach takes a closer look at Vietnam, where the government is not adopting a tough stance but is instead aiming to strike a deal. We also examine how the war in Ukraine has accelerated advancements in defence technology in Finland. Plus, why soaring gold prices are good news for South Africa.
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Published Tuesday

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Businesses prepare for Trumps ‘Liberation Day’ as the United States heads towards massive introduction of import taxes later this week
Japan is one of the US’s biggest investors. How will they cope with tariffs? We hear from Stephen Nagy Professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo.
We also hear from Cleveland-Cliffs steel, a US steel company that supports the implementation of tariffs
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Published Monday

As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, the official death toll has now exceeded two thousand. Sam Fenwick examines the country's economy as rescue operations continue and preparations for rebuilding begin.
The world watches closely as President Trump’s so-called "Liberation Day" on tariffs approaches.
Plus South African businesses work to repair relations with the US following criticism of the country's land reform policies.
Published Monday

Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has made a rare request for international help after a powerful earthquake hit the centre of the country, flattening buildings and bridges.
The US vice president, JD Vance, has accused Denmark of underinvesting in the security of Greenland and leaving it vulnerable.
The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, says he has told Donald Trump that Ottawa will impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods from early April.
Published Friday

Myanmar's military rulers have appealed for international help after a massive earthquakes
Australians will head to the polls on May 3rd, after the prime minister Anthony Albanese called a federal election
And America is seeking to import eggs from European countries as they're in short supply due to the aviation flu outbreak. We hear from a bakery in Brooklyn on how they are coping with the inflated prices of eggs
Published Friday

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the United States is no longer a reliable partner after President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on car imports. Rahul Tandon speaks to businesses in both the US and Canada.
China's biggest company, Tencent Holdings, has made more than a billion-dollar investment in a new spin-off company of the French gaming giant Ubisoft, which owns franchises including Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.
Published Thursday

President Trump has announced a 25% import tax on cars and car parts coming into US. The president said the measure would lead to "tremendous growth" for the industry.
China has reportedly ordered state-owned firms to pause new deals with businesses linked to Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, following his announcement that he plans to sell two ports in the Panama Canal to a US consortium
And the Elizabeth Line in London will soon be operated by Japan's Tokyo Metro company. The BBC’s Mariko Oi speaks to their CEO
Published 03/27

The UK announces an extra $2.8 billion to be spent on defence. The announcement was made as part of the UK Chancellors, Rachel Reeve’s, Spring Budget.
At least twenty-four people have been killed in the deadliest forest fires in South Korea's history. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes.
And, In the US judges have blocked Universal Music Group's request to stop the AI company 'Anthropic' from using their song lyrics to train its AI mode
Published 03/26