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Aug 1
30m 46s

It's Tariff D day!

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01 Aug 2025. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs take effect. We get reaction from Emirates NBD economist Daniel Richards on what it means for trade and markets. Plus, J-Lo is performing in Abu Dhabi middle of the week in July! Does this mark the UAE’s shift into a year-round live music destination? Ethara’s David Powell joins us to discuss.

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