The Week: Who Benefits Most From the UK-US Deal?
Adam, Alex, James and Dharshini discuss a jam-packed news week.
May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025
The Week: Who Benefits Most From the UK-US Deal?
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<p>Today, the UK and US have both described the deal as a success - but who really benefits from their tariff agreement?</p><p>Adam and Alex are joined by Dharshini David, BBC deputy economics editor and James Landale the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent to discuss the deal, and whether this has turned around a tricky week for the PM. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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