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Jul 13
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What’s Trump’s strategy behind imposing ...

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US President Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That's created shock and is raising fears of an all-out trade war. But both sides say they want talks to continue. So, what's Trump's strategy? And what are the risks? 

In this episode: 

  • Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill. 
  • Greg Swenson, Chairman, Republicans Overseas UK. 
  • Daniel Gros, Director, Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University. 

Host: James Bays

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