Donald Trump announces new wave of tariffs on branded pharmaceutical products

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US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports from 1 October - unless a company is building a factory in the US. We hear from Germany's VFA association of pharmaceutical companies.

And, the price of love - hundreds of alleged romance scammers are arrested as part of an international operation. The CEO of a dating app tells us how to protect users from scammers.

Tattoos were once reserved for rockstars or sailors, but are now part of a mainstream industry predicted to be worth $6.5 billion by 2033. So what's behind this booming trade?

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Presenter: Sarah Rogers
Producer: Victoriya Holland
Editor: Justin Bones

26 Sep 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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