July 24, 2026 — In this week’s episode of Around the World, hosts Dhruva Jaishankar and Rachel Rizzo outline the latest developments in U.S. trade policy as President Trump’s renewed tariffs revive legal uncertainty over their implementation while also serving as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations. They also discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, recent political shifts in the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine, and Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Australia, before wrapping up with the 2026 FIFA World Cup and some of the tournament’s broader takeaways beyond the pitch.
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