EU retaliates as Trump tariffs expand globally

This BBC World Service podcast covers global news headlines, including the EU's response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum, a hostage situation in Pakistan, a US ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, and the upcoming return of two astronauts from the ISS. The podcast details the economic impact of the US tariffs, citing concerns from economists and business leaders about price increases and supply chain disruptions. A report on the Greenland election and the ongoing conflict in Balochistan are also included. The podcast concludes with a call for listener questions about space weather for a future episode. The segment on the US tariffs specifically highlights the disagreement over the trade deficit between the US and the EU, with differing figures cited by President Trump and former EU trade commissioner Pascal Lamy.