President Trump threatens higher tariffs on several trading partners, but leaves the door open to additional negotiations after delaying those hikes until at least August 1st. The president’s threats include 25-percent levies on Japan and South Korea. Investors seem unfazed though, sending stocks in those markets edging higher; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Trump at the White House with a potential ceasefire in Gaza just one of the issues on the table; and clashes in Kenya turn deadly. At least 11 people have been killed as protestors demand the removal of President William Ruto. Guests include: Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, FXLM Strategist; and Ziyanda Stuurman, Africa Practice Advisor.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:03:02 – President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan & South Korea, threatens others but leaves door open to negotiations
00:07:06 – Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, FXLM Strategist
00:14:22 – Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US President Trump; discuss gaza ceasefire
00:19:21 – 11 people killed in deadly protests in Kenya
00:27:51 – BRICS nations blast President Trump’s 10% tariff threat
00:30:15 – Ziyanda Stuurman, Africa Practice Advisor
00:36:19 – Iran: Supreme Leader looks to Persian past to keep grip on power
00:42:32 – Samsung second quarter operating profit drops 56% year on year
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