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Dec 24, 2025 
Faisal Islam, BBC Economics Editor, dives into the global economic fallout from Trump's tariff policies, revealing the immediate shock to markets and long-term implications on trade. Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor, shares insights on major international events, including a groundbreaking ceasefire in Gaza and the complexities of US foreign policy under Trump. The duo also reflects on the shifting political landscape in the UK, marked by the rise of new parties like Reform UK and the Green Party.
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Stability Bought Political Instability
- Labour sought credibility with markets but courting stability created political instability.
- Faisal Islam argues the pursuit of market confidence backfired politically.
Aboard Mark Carney's Plane
- Faisal Islam rode Mark Carney's plane and interviewed him as votes were counted in Canada.
- He recalls Carney's reflections on how Trump reshaped global economics during the count.
Atlanticism Is Fraying
- Trump's national security strategy further signalled a break with traditional Atlanticism.
- Jeremy Bowen warns Europe and Britain must accept a changed US posture.