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China to 'Fight Back' against US Trade Tariffs

Beijing vows to retaliate after President Trump's threat to impose more tariffs. A failed political comeback in Brazil, and how Winnie Mandela's death divided South Africa.

Chinese commerce ministry vows to retaliate after President Trump's threat to impose an additional one-hundred-billion dollars of tariffs in escalating trade tensions. Also in this programme/podcast: Is the political comeback by Brazil's former President now over? The Saudi crown prince's charm offensive in America, and South Africa debates the legacy of Winnie Mandela.

(Picture: Trucks transport containers at a port in Qingdao in China Credit:EPA)

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