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World Service,05 Mar 2014,28 mins

The Prospect of Reciprocal Economic Sanctions

World Business Report

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In response to the threat of economic sanctions, Russia drafts a law that could hurt European and US companies. The EU is set to launch a conflict mineral scheme, but campaigners say it does not go far enough. We are joined by EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht as well as campaigning organisation Global Witness. Emergency drought relief is on its way to farmers in eastern Australia. BBC reporter Phil Mercer reports from Tamworth in New South Wales. Plus, why China is the focus of day two of the Geneva Motor Show.

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