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World Service,16 Dec 2024,26 mins

Why did Canada's finance minister suddenly quit?

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Chrystia Freeland resigned amid clashes with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over trade tariffs. It came hours before she was due to present the Autumn economic statement in parliament. Also, what German businesses want from the next government. And, is the crisis at Swedish battery-maker Northvolt damaging the country's reputation as a world leader in climate technologies?

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