Fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs announced over the weekend has continued to be felt around the world. 

The stock market's S&P fell 10.5%, but New Zealand only fell 0.5%. 

Experts are warning tariffs could push prices up for consumers, and protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands as a result. 

Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith talks to Mike Hosking about the aftermath. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs announced over the weekend has continued to be felt around the world.&nbsp;
The stock market's S&amp;P fell 10.5%, but New Zealand only fell 0.5%.&nbsp;
Experts are warning tariffs could push prices up for consumers, and protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands as a result.&nbsp;
Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith talks to Mike Hosking about the aftermath.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian on the reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 25 May.

Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 25 May. 
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026 

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Auckland FC are heading for their first A-League grand final at a sold-out stadium. 

It’s both the first time a grand final has been played in New Zealand, and the first time a Kiwi team has made it this far in the competition.  

Auckland FC Fan Group’s Tim Adams told Ryan Bridge that the game is going to be insane. 

“The ability to comprehend being in a final and being in a home final after having a club for only two years, it’s actually just crazy.” 

He says the hardcore fans are going to make sure it’s an event that won’t be forgotten. 

LISTEN ABOVE 

Auckland FC are heading for their first A-League grand final at a sold-out stadium.&nbsp;
It’s both the first time a grand final has been played in New Zealand, and the first time a Kiwi team has made it this far in the competition. &nbsp;
Auckland FC Fan Group’s Tim Adams told Ryan Bridge that the game is going to be insane.&nbsp;
“The ability to comprehend being in a final and being in a home final after having a club for only two years, it’s actually just crazy.”&nbsp;
He says the hardcore fans are going to make sure it’s an event that won’t be forgotten.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Tim Adams: Auckland FC Fan Group Representative previews the A-League Grand Final clash

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There are concerns elderly people will be left behind in a housing support overhaul. 

This year's Budget includes hiking the amount social housing tenants have to pay, from 25% of their income to 30%. 

It means low-income earners in private rentals receive an average increase of nearly $15 a week. 

Social Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd told Ryan Bridge thousands of people in social housing are older, and many can't afford current rental prices. 

LISTEN ABOVE 

There are concerns elderly people will be left behind in a housing support overhaul.&nbsp;
This year's Budget includes hiking the amount social housing tenants have to pay, from 25% of their income to 30%.&nbsp;
It means low-income earners in private rentals receive an average increase of nearly $15 a week.&nbsp;
Social Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd told Ryan Bridge thousands of people in social housing are older, and many can't afford current rental prices.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Paul Giberd: Social Housing Aotearoa CEO on the social housing overhaul and possible impact on elderly people

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David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian on the reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs

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