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World Service,24 Aug 2026,49 mins

Trump threatens new tariffs on Canadian vehicles

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Donald Trump has threatened further steep tariff hikes against Canada after its leader became one of the first to walk away from trade negotiations with the US. We have the latest. The Trump administration is also preparing to unveil more economic sanctions against Iran as the war it started grinds on. We look at what is expected. We have the latest on the wildfires in Nevada. Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has promised to continue supporting Ukraine despite what he called "outrageous threats" from Russia. We speak to Ukrainians about the impact of the war on their lives. A survey found that one in 10 people in Britain feels anxious or self-conscious about their accent. We speak to experts. Presenter: Pria Rai. (Photo: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks after Canada announced that it is removing many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods as a goodwill gesture designed to restart stalled trade talks, during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, August 22, 2025. Credit: James Park/Reuters)

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