Israel-Iran conflict drives up shipping insurance costs

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Will he or won’t he? Trump says he’s not decided if he’ll pull the US into Israel’s strikes on Iran. A shipping insurance expert explains how the conflict is driving up premiums for vessels in the region.

We’ll hear about a landmark deal between streaming giant Netflix and a French TV network.

And the toy company taking on Trump. The head of an Illinois-based business tells us why he’s challenging the legality of the US president’s tariffs.
18 Jun 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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