Wild stock market swings

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Stock markets are the world are hugely volatile after the imposition of US tariffs
EU Trade Ministers have met in Luxembourg to discuss Trumps tariffs. Sam Fenwick speaks to Spain’s Finance Minister, Carlos Cuerpo.
Asian markets led the way with big selloffs. We speak to Yeo Han-koo, South Korea's former finance minister.

7 Apr 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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