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U.S. President Donald Trump's taxes on imports into the country have been causing turmoil on global stock markets and sparking concern from all corners of America. But as the Talking Politics USA team explore, there are plenty of people still right behind Mr Trump.Host Lucy Watson, correspondent Robert Moore and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett discuss why the president is so keen to stick to his guns on tariffs and whether his fellow Republicans will stand by him.One person seemingly opposed to the idea is the world's richest man and Trump adviser, Elon Musk. So could this hasten his departure from the administration?Got a question for the Talking Politics USA team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this special pop up episode, we asked Robert Peston to give his snap analysis after US President Donald Trump declared his extraordinary tariffs on all America’s international rivals and allies.Paul Brand sets out the questions and Robert delivers his expert answers as the world wakes up to a new trading world order and Sir Keir Starmer and his Downing Street officials consider their response to the 10% tariffs placed on the UK from the White House.We're talking politics every week but what is it you want to know?Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com and we will discuss on the show.You can watch or listen to Talking Politics on your favourite podcast platforms, YouTube or ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In the latest episode of Talking Politics, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Lewis Denison discuss:Why Kemi Badenoch is helping to spread a false conspiracy theory about Netflix hit drama AdolescenceHow the UK will look to react to Donald Trump’s tariffs and how low-income MAGA loyalists will be clattered by the US president’s protectionist policiesWhy Canada PM Mark Carney is best placed to lead a coalition of nations against the USAWhether UK consumers could boycott US goods in retaliationWhy Nigel Farage and Reform will be tested on their loyalty to Britain AND TrumpAnd finally, how power has changed Chancellor Rachel ReevesYou can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Talking Politics on YouTube and Spotify.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Donald Trump could not hide his frustration over the lack of progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, saying he is 'p***ed off' at Vladimir Putin whilst also hitting out at Volodymr Zelenskyy for 'backing out' of a rare earth minerals deal. US Correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House staffer Laura Schwartz, and host Lucy Watson discuss where this leaves the Trump-Putin relationship, and whether he can still secure a ceasefire and peace deal. Also, the team discuss Trump's latest comments to NBC News about his plans for a third term in the White House being 'no joke'. Could it really happen, perhaps with JD Vance running for President then resigning, or is America heading for a constitutional crisis in 2028? Also on the agenda is Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' on Wednesday, and whether Americans are as excited about the imposition of sweeping new tariffs as Trump himself is - and how it will affect store prices as well as key industries such as car manufacturing. Laura Schwartz describes how security really works inside the White House in light of the Houthi Signal group chat fiasco, and the team discuss why Elon Musk is controversially handing out $1 million dollars to voters ahead of Wisconsin's supreme court election on Tuesday.We're talking politics every week but what is it you want us discuss?Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com You can watch Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this brief episode of Talking Politics Q&A, with Anushka Asthana away, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer a range of questions, namely:Isn't it time that all expenses for MPs and the Lords were stopped?Do you think Trump is grooming and positioning his sons to run for presidency in four years to ensure a Trump presidential dynasty and the extreme MAGA movement continues?Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith gave us the phrase: "the age of uncertainty". What age are we all living in now?And... fun and politics do not go in the same sentence - agree or disagree?Got a question for us? Email on talkingpolitics@itv.com You can listen or watch Talking Politics on Youtube, ITVX or your favourite podcast platform.Remember to subscribe so you NEVER miss an episode!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana (briefly) and Robert Peston for the duration to discuss:The “fiction” at the heart of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring StatementWhy Robert and Anushka have now both upset the TreasuryThe future challenges the UK faces in the era of Donald Trump and his tariff warsWhy Robert is recoiling at the potential concessions the UK is making in trade talks in WashingtonAnd whether MPs - even the "mediocre" ones! - deserve their above inflation 2.8% pay riseDo you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com for our Friday Q&A editionGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics USA, Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and Laura Schwartz react to the shocking pro-Putin sentiments being issued from Trump’s loyalists and the White House - in stark contrast to the brutality and war crimes Dan unearthed in Ukraine. The trio also discuss:How Mark Carney is using Trump as the key campaign target for his bid to remain prime minister of Canada versus Pierre Poilievre.Why Donald Trump’s tariff wars runs a major risk of alienating one section of core supporters.How Vice President JD Vance and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff have deepened rifts with US allies while delighting the Kremlin.Why Witcoff's warm words about Vladimir Putin have caused such offence amid peace negotiations over Ukraine.The treasures in Greenland which have seen it become a territory of major interest to the Trump administration.And why a painting hanging on the wall of the Colorado State Capitol building in 2019 has suddenly enraged Donald Trump.Do you have a question for the Talking Politics USA team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comYou can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyvOf-qZsM&list=PLFXSE3NhAYiZ8ymySHRegjBOZL5pBv1bq&index=1&pp=iAQBGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"I hope I never have to go through something like that again!"Robert Peston opens up on his nightmare interview with a previous prime minister in the latest episode of Talking Politics Q&A special.He,Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana give their answers to a wide range of audience queries, namely:Why do people think the Trump ‘problem’ will fade after four years?Will this war be settled between Trump and Putin with Zelenskyy just a side show?What will it take for Labour to abandon the Chancellor’s fiscal rules and raise taxes?Kemi Badenoch will never win the Tories an election. Agree or disagree?Who is the most powerful person in government we don’t know?Who is the hardest person you’ve ever had to interview?Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about what matters most to you...Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

''What happened in that conversation between Trump and Putin actually brings us quite close to a crunch moment for the British prime minister.''In this week’s Talking Politics, Tom, Robert and Anushka discuss:Why Donald Trump cosying up to Vladimir Putin could soon pop Keir Starmer’s newfound confidenceHow a Trump-Putin deal would see Downing Street’s Ukraine strategy unravelThe possible growth reboot for the British economy amid the defence spending hikeThe furious fallout from the government’s welfare reforms, both among listeners and inside LabourWhether Chancellor Rachel Reeves has lost control ahead of next week’s Spring Statement or 'emergency budget'Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about the things that matter most to you...Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"How this showdown between the executive and the judiciary plays out is the drama of the next four years!"After U.S. authorities deported hundreds of Venezuelan and Central American men to El Salvador - potentially in defiance of a federal judge - the Talking Politics USA team discuss the latest court battle Donald Trump could be about to face.Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former White House advisor Laura Schwartz also examine the impact of Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump on Tesla, and the state of the Democrats.Plus, Laura has details from the Gridiron Dinner, one of Washington's most exclusive nights.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about what matters to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com