EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 12 MIN
U.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy
from Reuters World News · host Reuters
The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies, bypassing Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%. Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have seized territory in Mali, threatening Russia's influence in West Africa. Spirit Airlines is shutting down following the economic shock of the Iran war. Plus, a new Banksy statue appears in London. Watch the latest On Assignment podcast episode: Inside Chornobyl. Listen to On Assignment podcast episode In Search of Banksy. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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