The World from PRX

Sweeping impacts of new Trump tariffs on global economy

Full Episode
51:19

Containers are piled up in a cargo terminal in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 1, 2025.

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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to start up new tariffs on dozens of countries, sowing more uncertainty in the global economy. Also, scientists are developing an early warning system as heavy rains induced by climate change trigger more landslides in India. And, a new study finds surprisingly high rates of long-COVID in Ethiopia and Uganda. Plus, the largest heavy metal festival in the world kicks of in a small village in Germany.

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In This Episode

The sweeping impacts of Trump’s new tariffs
7:43
Monsoon mayhem: How climate change is fueling floods and landslides across India
Special Coverage
5:47
Peru considering amnesty for human rights violations
4:51
NHL players may be in the off season, but the Stanley Cup is busier than ever
3:20
Pope Leo steps onto the global stage, with caution and consistency
6:59
High rates of long-COVID identified in Ethiopia and Uganda
5:32
Aid groups try to save USAID contraceptives stuck in Belgium
5:12
A soccer league brings locals and refugees together in Madrid
Special Coverage
5:46
German village dwarfed by heavy metal festival
2:13