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World Service,23 Jul 2025,26 mins

US and Japan agree trade deal

World Business Report

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A trade deal between the United States and Japan has been announced with Donald Trump's threatened tariffs cut from 25% to 15%. Andrew Peach hears from experts about what that means for the two countries, and the rest of the world. Two former bankers convicted of manipulating interest rates after the global financial crisis of 2008 have their convictions quashed in the UK. Plus the Malaysian government gives everyone 100 ringgit - approximately 24 USD - to help with the cost of living. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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