The EU's retaliatory tariffs on US exports have been delayed again - this time until early next month.

The countermeasures, which were due to begin this month, came in response to President Donald Trump's initial import taxes on steel and aluminium.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Trump has recently threatened to bring in higher tariffs for the European Union on top of the earlier sanctions. 

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The EU's retaliatory tariffs on US exports have been delayed again - this time until early next month.
The countermeasures, which were due to begin this month, came in response to President Donald Trump's initial import taxes on steel and aluminium.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Trump has recently threatened to bring in higher tariffs for the European Union on top of the earlier sanctions.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU delaying retaliatory tariffs on US until August

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The UK Prime Minister was warned of the risk of appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, given his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Documents released by the UK Government include advice warning Sir Keir Starmer the relationship continued after Epstein's conviction.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will create extra political pressure for Starmer, especially following the recent local elections. 

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The UK Prime Minister was warned of the risk of appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, given his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents released by the UK Government include advice warning Sir Keir Starmer the relationship continued after Epstein's conviction.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will create extra political pressure for Starmer, especially following the recent local elections.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government releasing files related to Lord Mandelson's appointment

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There's growing concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

Flurries of missiles are still crossing borders and the BBC reports Israel's launched more strikes on Lebanon.

UAE officials are responding to Iranian missile threats and Qatar has intercepted several drones. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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There's growing concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
Flurries of missiles are still crossing borders and the BBC reports Israel's launched more strikes on Lebanon.
UAE officials are responding to Iranian missile threats and Qatar has intercepted several drones.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impacts from the Middle East crisis

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Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world.

Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world.
Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the NZ Zanda McDonald Award winners

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU delaying retaliatory tariffs on US until August

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