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10:39|Violence broke out across Mexico after security forces killed the leader of the country’s most notorious drug-trafficking gang. Also, American stock futures fell after Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs of 15% worsened market uncertainty.20260223. A Mexican drug kingpin killed; Ukraine’s energy spat, and more
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11:00|Corporate America now hopes to recoup an estimated $170bn in duties.202602222. Iran pressure builds; Donald Trump raises his global tariff, and more
03:13||Ep. 202602222Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, called for calm ahead of a far-right march in LyonDonald Trump raises his global tariff; Iran pressure builds, and more
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14:43|Donald Trump said he was imposing an additional 10% global tariff.20260221. American GDP growth slows; Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, and more
03:59||Ep. 20260221Mr Trump said he was considering limited strikes on Iran to pressure it into nuclear negotiations