Can Swiss negotiators seal a new trade deal with the US?
Switzerland’s hopes rise for tariff relief as talks in Washington intensify. Plus: Chile prepares for a lurch to the right in Sunday’s elections. And: the winner of the Latte Art Grading System World Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can Swiss negotiators seal a new trade deal with the US?
Switzerland hopes for tariff relief as talks in Washington intensify. We get the latest as Bern pushes to cut US import tariffs of 39 per cent on Swiss goods. Plus: Chile prepares for a lurch to the right in Sunday’s elections. And: the winner of the World Latte Art Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Venezuela prepares for a US attack and tariffs slam the brakes on Japanese carmakers
Venezuela is preparing guerrilla-style resistance in the case of a US attack and the UK halts some intelligence-sharing with Washington over increasingly unpredictable offensives in the Caribbean. Then: Saudi Arabia hosts Tourise. Plus: Japan’s carmakers feel the sting of US tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Iraq’s parliamentary elections and a new EU intelligence unit
Iraq holds parliamentary elections plagued by political boycotts and voter disillusionment. Can they buck the trend? Then: will a new EU intelligence community secure the bloc’s international standing? Plus: the latest aviation news and Abu Dhabi’s cultural offerings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ukraine’s energy companies fighting to keep heat and electricity running
We explore life on the ground in Ukraine with a charity founder and the business editor of the ‘Kyiv Independent’ as Russian attacks limit the country’s ability to provide heat and electricity to its citizens. Plus: The Booker Prize winner and Christie’s London head of jewellery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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