US President Donald Trump has warned eight European countries he'll impose and hike tariffs - unless he can take over Danish autonomous territory, Greenland. 

Global leaders have held meetings in a bid to address the trans-Atlantic conflict.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained the economic impacts.

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US President Donald Trump has warned eight European countries he'll impose and hike tariffs - unless he can take over Danish autonomous territory, Greenland.&nbsp;
Global leaders have held meetings in a bid to address the trans-Atlantic conflict.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained the economic impacts.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Trump's latest Greenland tariffs

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One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India.

The agreement was signed in New Delhi overnight, and will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 percent of exports to the world's largest country.

BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka says there's no numerical limits on the international student numbers, but we can make tweaks if needed. 

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One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India.
The agreement was signed in New Delhi overnight, and will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 percent of exports to the world's largest country.
BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka says there's no numerical limits on the international student numbers, but we can make tweaks if needed.&nbsp;
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Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior journalist on the contents of New Zealand's FTA with India

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The popularity of American sports could keep growing here - as streaming giants compete for viewers.

Disney Plus is pushing its ESPN sports offering across Australasia with a new lower-cost subscription plan.

Media commentator Duncan Greive says younger audiences are increasingly turning to American sports on global platforms over watching traditional sports like rugby and cricket.

"The had a moat as wide as the Tasman around them in terms of TV and radio - now with YouTube and TikTok, rugby doesn't have the kind of hold over them." 

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The popularity of American sports could keep growing here - as streaming giants compete for viewers.
Disney Plus is pushing its ESPN sports offering across Australasia with a new lower-cost subscription plan.
Media commentator Duncan Greive says younger audiences are increasingly turning to American sports on global platforms over watching traditional sports like rugby and cricket.
"The had a moat as wide as the Tasman around them in terms of TV and radio - now with YouTube and TikTok, rugby doesn't have the kind of hold over them."&nbsp;
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Duncan Greive: media commentator on Disney Plus expanding their ESPN offerings

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A truck-drivers advocate says relaxing freight restrictions will have very little impact on infrastructure. 

The Government's planning to increase truck load limits and allow freight to move during off-peak times, if we go to Phase Two of the fuel plan. 

Multiple sector organisations and companies say the changes should just be implemented now. 

National Road Carriers Spokesperson James Smith says it won't cause any more potholes. 

"If you're operating within the existing axel mass limit and all you're doing is increasing the total at the end, the actual pavements aren't going to notice a difference." 

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A truck-drivers advocate says relaxing freight restrictions will have very little impact on infrastructure.&nbsp;
The Government's planning to increase truck load limits and allow freight to move during off-peak times, if we go to Phase Two of the fuel plan.&nbsp;
Multiple sector organisations and companies say the changes should just be implemented now.&nbsp;
National Road Carriers Spokesperson James Smith says it won't cause any more potholes.&nbsp;
"If you're operating within the existing axel mass limit and all you're doing is increasing the total at the end, the actual pavements aren't going to notice a difference."&nbsp;
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James Smith: National Road Carriers Spokesperson on the Government's plan to loosen freight restrictions

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Trump's latest Greenland tariffs

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