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How is global trade shifting amid the US tariffs war?
Business Matters
Aug 20, 2025

American farmers warn of lasting damage as Chinese importers choose cheaper alternatives from other countries like Russia and Brazil.

Also, tariffs risk taking some of the steam out of the US coffee industry.

And Roger Hearing hears why the British horseracing sector could face strike action over proposed betting tax changes.

All of that with analysis from business consultant Jessica Khine in Malaysia and journalist Alexander Kaufman in the United States.

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While India prime minister Modi has criticised the levies as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable", Roger Hearing will be joined by Karen Percy in Melbourne and Walter Todd in South Carolina to discuss what this could mean for both countries and who will be picking up the extra costs?

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How is global trade shifting amid the US tariffs war?

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