BBC World Business Report

A US–India trade deal: What's in it?

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Ed Butler examines the latest trade deal announced between the United States and India and what each side stands to gain.

We also look ahead to President Trump’s meeting with Colombia’s president amid rising tensions.

And is Latin pop music coming of age in mainstream American culture?
2 Feb 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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