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World Service,17 Jul 2024,26 mins

Trump's Taiwan Defence Remarks Rattle Semiconductor Stocks

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Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting Taiwan should pay for its own defence have sent shockwaves through global markets, leading to a significant drop in semiconductor stocks. In the UK, the King's Speech in Parliament has proposed a dramatic shift in the transportation sector by suggesting the nationalisation of the railways. And presenter Roger Hearing dives into the world of sports as the WNBA finalises its next national media rights package, set to bring in approximately $2.2 billion over the next 11 years.

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