"Now we do copper" - Donald Trump targets the crucial metal in a trade war

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What could the threat of a 50% tariff mean for Chile's copper producers as prices for the metal hit a record high in the US?

Also, why is the price of solar panels falling if demand is still growing?

And we're at the largest agricultural show in England to hear what's on the mind of farmers.

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9 Jul 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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