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This week, Trump has talked down the US dollar, backed down on calling China a currency manipulator, and contradicted stances made during his campaign. Scott Lucas, Professor of American studies at the University of Birmingham and Founder of the EA Worldview blog, joined Share Radio's Steve Clarke to discuss all the latest from his administration.

Philip Hammond has defended Boris Johnson's failed attempt to get the G7 to increase sanctions against Russia. The Chancellor also supported the UK continuing to make the case for extended sanction in response to Putin's support of the Assad regime. Share Radio's Steve Clarke was joined by Asa Bennett, Assistant Comment Editor at the Telegraph for all the latest political news.

Royal Mail has announced the closure of its its defined benefit pension scheme, sparking threats for industrial action. Plus, PZ Cussons said in a trading update that its full year results will be in line with expectations. Richard Hunter, Head of Research at Wilson King Investment Management for today's major companies stories.

Trump's latest remarks about the US dollar strength has triggered a currency drop, and in an interview he also said his administration will not label China as a 'currency manipulator', contradicting a promise made during his campaign. To discuss this and today's other major economic stories, Share Radio's Steve Clarke was joined by Adrian Lowcock, Investment director at Architas.

On the latest Market Wrap, the US healthcare debate is dominating the agenda as markets await the results of a vote on Trumpcare this evening. Plus, British housebuilding company Crest Nicholson has been hit with a shareholder rebellion over its latest pay package for directors. Finally, the Co-operative Bank says a number of "credible" bidders are eyeing a takeover.

It's time to talk politics. Today: French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen has visited the Kremlin to meet with Vladimir Putin; and with Republicans now struggling to agree on an Obamacare replacement, President Trump has stepped in to offer an ultimatum: pass the bill today, or keep Obamacare in place.

On this week's Serious Money, Claer Barrett previewed what's on the pages of the Financial Times' weekend money supplement, including how to understand PCP (Persona Contract Purchase) car financing deals, and Merryn Sommerset Webb's article on the current situation of the stock market.

Ian Forrest, Investment Research Analyst at the Share Centre, reviews this week's stock market activity with Share Radio's Simon Rose. They take a look at Kingfisher, Next, Vodafone, Wolseley, Saga, and TUI.

Join Share Radio's Alex Clark and Chris Bishop of Forbes for their Conversations from Africa. Today: calls for poultry protectionism has heated up a war over chickens; and South African competition regulators have set their sights on a fresh produce cartel.

On today's Business of Sport, Michael Considine looked at eSports with Dominic Sacco from the British eSport Association, after a report came out this week which shows that the economy will generate £1bln by 2020. Plus, Michael was joined by Tom Roddy from News Week to discuss whether China is using football to increase its interest around the world. Finally, Alex Clark had Extra Time.