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World Service,03 Jul 2025,26 mins

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' heads for final vote

World Business Report

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US President Donald Trump's huge budget bill is heading for a final vote in the US House of Representatives. Democrats warn it includes the largest cut to Medicaid in US history, while Republicans argue it will spark economic growth. We hear from a US based green energy company about the impact of the bill on the country’s renewables industry. Leaders from across the globe have been meeting in Seville to discuss the growth of world debt. A new UN-backed Borrowers’ Forum promises to give developing countries a united voice to tackle mounting debt. But why are critics saying it’s not enough?

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