Will tariffs lead to a global recession?

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A former chief economist at the World Bank believes that the USA's tariffs on its largest trading partners could lead to many countries being pushed into recession.

Rahul Tandon speaks to a shrimp and seafood harvester based off the US Gulf Coast who feels President Trump’s policies is a positive for their sector.

Elsewhere we hear from a Canadian auto worker and a fashion business owner in Indiana on what any US-China tariff war might mean for them.

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8 Apr 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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