China announces US tariffs and the firing of the Vatican’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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  You're listening to the Briefing, first broadcast on the 4th of February, 2025 on Monocle Radio.

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  Hello, and a warm welcome to the Briefing, broadcasting live from Studio one here at Midori House in London.

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  I'm Emma Nelson.

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  And coming up on today's program, the retaliation begins.

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  China slaps tariffs on the import of goods after tariffs imposed by the US Begin to kick in.

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  We'll have the latest also ahead in the next 30 minutes.

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  And if the government of China in a conflict tells them shut down the Panama Canal, they will have to.

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  The US Secretary of State tells Panama to change its policy on the canal.

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  We'll look at Washington's intensified focus on its own backyard.

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  Plus, we'll hear why, although God is love, falling in love if you work for him,

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  isn't allowed as a couple are fired for getting married while working at the Vatican.

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  And a celebration of our cuddly Finnish friends as The Moomins turn 80.

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  That's all coming up right here on the Briefing with me, Emma Nelson.

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  In the last few hours, China has imposed counter tariffs on US Imports.

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  The move came just after President Donald Trump placed an additional 10 levy on the import of Chinese goods,

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  and that kicked in at midnight local time.

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  To tell us what is happening and to offer some context as well,

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  I'm joined now by Isabel Hilton, founder of China Dialogue,

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  a visiting professor at King's College London's Lao Institute, and a regular voice on China here on Monocle Radio.

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  Welcome back, Isabelle.

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