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Can countries defy Trump's new tariffs?

As the new US tariffs begin to bite, we find out whether India, Brazil and Canada can survive without a trade deal with the USA

As US president Donald Trump's new tariffs begin to take hold, Roger Hearing finds out whether India, Brazil and Canada can survive without a trade deal with the world's largest economy.

We hear how scientists and engineers in Sweden are trying to revolutionise the global steel industry by using new technology to make the material greener.

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Thu 7 Aug 202522:32GMT
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  • Thu 7 Aug 202521:32GMT
    BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
  • Thu 7 Aug 202522:32GMT
    BBC World Service except Europe and the Middle East