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World Service,01 Apr 2025,26 mins

Vietnam seeks deal with US amid Trump's tariff threats

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With President Donald Trump set to announce a wide range of new tariffs on Wednesday, Andrew Peach takes a closer look at Vietnam, where the government is not adopting a tough stance but is instead aiming to strike a deal. We also examine how the war in Ukraine has accelerated advancements in defence technology in Finland. Plus, why soaring gold prices are good news for South Africa.

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