Trump's global tariffs
President Donald Trump praises his "explosive" tariffs, which have now come into effect.
President Donald Trump praises his "explosive" tariffs, which have now come into effect. China is worst hit - with a tax of 104% on exports to the US. So how will Beijing respond? And what does it all mean for the global economy? We'll get a perspective from China.
President Trump also introduces new measures to boost coal production in the US, despite concerns over the enviromental impact. We hear from a union representative.
And the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group are set to hold their first direct talks today in Doha.
Presenters: James Copnall and Lukwesa Burak
(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Credit:Nathan Howard/Reuters)
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