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WTO warns against protectionism in the global economy

The head of WTO warns about the perils of trade protectionism which could threaten global growth as some governments turn away from globalisation by increasing tariffs on imports.

Today we lead with a warning from the head of World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonja-Iweala about the impact protectionism could have on the global economy. Plus, we find out why Japan is relaxing its visa rules in a drive to boost foreign workers to fill vacancy gaps in certain professions. And finally social media stirs the pot after dubbing French president Emmanuel Macrons visit to Brazil as a honeymoon than a diplomatic summit.

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