US President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. That’s not all.

Trump has also threatened to widen the scope of his trade tariffs - to include the European Union – and potentially the UK.

Could this trigger a world trade war on our hands? Which country is next to be hit with tariffs?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Jayant Menon, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, to find out more.

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