US and Japan agree trade deal

美日达成贸易协议

World Business Report

2025-07-23

26 分钟
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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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  • Today the US and Japan do a deal which sees Donald Trump significantly cut his threatened tariffs on Japanese goods.

  • Two former bankers convicted of manipulating interest rates after the global financial crisis in 2008 had their convictions quashed in the UK.

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