352. Can This Man Stop a Trade War?

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As US president-elect Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, global trade has become a contentious issue. Mr Trump has threatened to impose tariffs – that is taxes at the border – on all goods imported from a host of nations, including neighbours Canada and Mexico as ...  Show more

Globalisation has become the driver of international trade giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business. Then came US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Could they torpedo globalisation? And what would that mean?  In this episode:  Shirley Yu, Senior Visiting Fe ...  Show more

This week, Pedro and Fil examine Trump’s volatile tariff policies and ask whether they’re a chaotic trade war or a calculated financial strategy. They delve into the potential motives behind targeting China, the winners and losers in this economic standoff, and what it all means ...  Show more

As President Donald Trump delays further tariffs on $200bn-worth of Chinese goods, there are hints of an end to the trade war. We assess the damage already done by looking at the global soyabean market. Countries around the world are struggling with the ethics and security concer ...  Show more