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Apr 2025
46m 57s

World reels from President Trump's trade...

Bbc World Service
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As the world reels from President Trump's trade tariffs, one of Africa's smallest, poorest nations takes one of the biggest hits – we speak to the trade minister of Lesotho. We also hear from a former US defense secretary, on how worried America's 'allies' should be.

Also in the programme: the home city of Ukraine’s President Zelensky suffers a deadly Russian missile attack; and we remember the world famous Malian musician Amadou, of Amadou and Mariam, who has died.

(Photo: Jeans form part of Lesotho textile exports to US. Credit: AFP)

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