Trump’s Heavy-Handed Tactics

01-Aug-25 09:30

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The juicy stories on What’s The Focus (aka WTF) this week include: Trump muscling the EU in tariff talks, rakyat-friendly measures in Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan, what the Big Mac Index says about the value of the ringgit, and whether whipping an effigy is a crime or just a fiery expression of opinion.

Produced by: Philip See, Elaine Boey, Wong Shou Ning

Presented by: Philip See, Elaine Boey, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: markets, economy, politics, controversies, government

Tags: whipping, effigy, trump, eu, european union, tariffs, 13MP, 13th Malaysia Plan, ringgit, ringgit malaysia,

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