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Donald Trump threatened Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, with “high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions” if he does not “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine. 

Donald Trump said he would lift all sanctions on Syria to give the country “a chance at greatness”. 

Sweeping new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world - which US president Donald Trump has advocated for - have come into effect.Producers of staple goods such as Brazilian coffee say the tariffs will have a big impact on their industry.Also in the programme: The Kreml ... Show More

President Donald Trump threatened an additional levy of 50% on Chinese goods unless it withdrew its retaliatory tariffs. 

Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, to meet Vladimir Putin, his Russian counterpart, whether or not a ceasefire is in place. 

President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin as the US pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, China raises tariffs on American goods to 125%. 

Can the Donald Trump administration really end the Ukraine war? What is Russia's view? Why did the US fuel the conflict in the first place? These issues are discussed by political economist Radhika Desai, Russia expert Richard Sakwa, and China-based economic geographer Mick Dunfo ... Show More

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