About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's announcement of tariffs on EU cars, China's trade relations with Africa, and a new law in France regarding bakeries.

The US President Donald Trump has announced a new hike on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, accusing the EU of not adhering to their trade deal. In the meantime, Beijing has announced that fifty-three African states will be enjoying trade-free trade with China - all except one, the small land-locked state Eswatini, as it recognises Taiwan. And in France there is confusion over a new law allowing bakeries to stay open on the 1st of May. Picture: "U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event at The Villages Charter School at The Villages". Credit: Reuters

Topics covered

• tariffs
• trade deals
• international relations
• automobile industry
• law changes
• Africa-China relations

Keywords

• tariffs
• Donald Trump
• European Union
• trade
• China
• Eswatini
• France
• bakeries
• law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Union

Places: China, Eswatini, France

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