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President Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting on 1 August, even as the two countries are trying to reach a new trade deal.

President Trump says he'll impose a thirty five percent tax on imports from Canada... and more if it retaliates.

Meanwhile, countries attending the gathering of East and Southeast Asian foreign ministers are threatened with tariffs of up to fifty percent. Andrew Peach hears from a former Malaysian government minister.

And it's World Population Day... but what can governments do if their population is getting smaller and older?

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