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World Service,30 Oct 2025,9 mins

Are we close to a US-China trade deal?

World Business Express

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After what President Trump calls an “amazing” meeting in South Korea, the US and China strike a trade truce. But is it really a full deal? We break down what’s behind the tariff talks. Plus, Volkswagen has taken a major hit and says Trump's tariffs are costing it billions of euros. In South Africa, millions of dollars are being pumped into tackling its chronic youth unemployment problem. And as the US shutdown continues, airlines are losing millions of dollars a day. We hear from the CEO of Delta airlines. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Stephen Ryan

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