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We delve into how the world is reacting to Trump's tariff announcement and what leaders from around the world have to say.Ukraine's President Zelensky, meets US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine.There's also been talk of the Trump administration closing the Department of Education.Additionally, we hear how an NYU student managed to attend college without having to pay.Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
With inflation is the US rising in January at its highest rate for six months, how can President Donald Trump stop energy and egg prices from going up and forcing the cost of living to rise across America?We hear from a former Fed official on how the central bankers are dealing with political pressure on interest rates, and a farmer who's seeing his costs rise and is having to pass them on to customers.Elsewhere, we find out about the Refillable bottle boom and how Brazil wants to become a giant of global production in… cannabis.Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
King Abdullah of Jordan met with Donald Trump at the White House after the American president had threatened to withhold $1.45 billion a year in US aid if Jordan did not agree to schemeWe hear from the CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association on how Canada’s steel industry will be hit hard by tariffs.And, how diss tracks in a feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake have raised an estimated $15 million.
Elon Musk has bid to purchase the non profit tech firm, Open AIPresident Donald Trump says he's going to impose a 25% import tax on imports of steel and aluminium from abroadAnd New Zealand has loosened their visa rules to attract foreign money. We hear from their Immigration Minister, Erica Stanford
A federal court is pausing President Trump's plan put thousands of USAID staff on leaveThe UK government has demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data. The Cook Islands Prime Minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next week.And the US Super Bowl is kicking off in New Orleans this weekend. What will this mean for the economy there? Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
Another Senate confirmation hearing for one of Donald Trump’s top team, this time its Jamieson Greer, the nominee for US Trade Representative. So all the talk was of tariffs. China has filed a World Trade Organisation (WTO) complaint against the US president's 10% tariffs on Chinese goods after a trade war between two global powers began this week. What does Pascal Lamy, former director general of WTO, have to say? We hear from Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America.And egg prices are soaring in the States. But why? That’s what we asked a poultry farmer from South Carolina.Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
1China complains to the World Trade Organisation about US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but with no active judging panel, does the WTO have the capabilities to intervene? As the growing trade war between the World's two leading economies hots up, Roger Hearing discusses whether the WTO has a future in adjudicating international trade disputes.Elsewhere, do you use artificial intelligence in your workplace? Or are you allowed to? We find out why some people are sneakily using AI tools without their managers approval. And a man from Indonesia has been hired as Japan's first-ever foreign bus driver. Does this show the Japanese government's new determination to let in more overseas workers? Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
The US president Donald Trump during the news conference with Israel leader Benjamin Netanyahu says the US will 'take over' and 'own' the Gaza Strip.The US China tariffs are still on, even if Donald Trump pressed pause on the ones on Mexico and Canada.A call had been expected between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart... but it hasn't happened - and the US president says he's in no hurry. So, it's 10% on China's imports to the US and China has put on its own 10% on US goods and curbing exports of rare earth metals.How is Argentina reacting to President Trump threats? We'll bring you the latest in the trade war.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
US President Donald Trump and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau reached the deal. Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days.We hear from the US, Canada and Mexico. What businesses should expect in the future?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
President Trump confirms big tariffs are being imposed on goods coming into the US from Mexico, Canada, and China. We'll hear from businesses in Canada and Mexico on their response.
We hear the story of one family's return to their home following the Los Angeles wildfires. David Brancaccio, a journalist with our US partner Marketplace, who bought a house just a few months ago and was burnt down by the California firestorms earlier this month.
India’s finance minister will be presenting the country’s annual budget in a few hours’ time, outlining the government’s spending plans for the coming year.
Throughout the program, we will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Andy Uhler, Journalism Fellow at the Energy Institute at The University of Texas, who's in Austin, and Nga Pham, a journalist in Taipei in Taiwan.
Investigators from the US federal agency noted that mid-air collisions like this are rare in the US, and they said it was far too early to speculate on what caused the crash; however, we will look at crowded airspaces and complex issues surrounding airports.
Also, economic growth in the US slowed at the end of last year, as trade and investment declined and the country was hit by hurricanes and strikes.
And, shoplifting, shrinkage, the five-finger discount—whatever you call it—stealing from shops is on the rise. Here in the UK, the British Retail Consortium has told the BBC retail crime is "out of control."Throughout the program, we will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Karen Percy, Senior freelance reporter, who's in Melbourne, and Emily Peck, Markets correspondent at Axios, in New York.
As US tech reels from China’s cut-price AI app, we speak with the head of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturing machine maker and the CEO behind the biggest AI chip.The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year, despite strong criticism from President Trump.And how much does it really cost to advertise during the Super Bowl?
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a bold vision for Britain’s infrastructure, with Heathrow’s long-debated third runway taking centre stage. The project, which could transform air travel and boost the economy, has faced decades of opposition due to environmental and planning concerns. Could this be the moment it finally takes off? Plus, a federal judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump’s push to halt federal funding for progressive initiatives. And the Chinese Lunar New Year arrives amid economic concerns.
Nvidia has fallen from its position as the world’s most valuable company, experiencing the largest single-day drop in stock market history.Also on the programme, we explore what Trump’s tariffs could mean for Colombia’s economy.And the debate in London over whether Heathrow, the city’s largest airport, should be granted permission to expand.
Donald Trump says he'll put pressure on OPEC to bring down oil prices - he says that will help end the war in Ukraine. Is he right?The Bank of Japan has risen interest rates to 0.5 percent, their highest for 17 years. We speak to Naomi Fink, the Chief Global Strategist at Nikko Asset Management Group in Japan - one of Asia’s largest asset managersAs the 60-day ceasefire period in Lebanon comes to an end, the war between Israel and Hezbollah but are Lebanese managing to resume something like normal life?And are you a celeb at risk of getting cancelled?... Now there's an insurance policy to help you deal with it. A insurance company in London has teamed up with a crisis communications group, to offer an insurance policy for this sort of event. We explore what they offer and why.
The US president Donald Trump has given the World Economic Forum in Davos his view of the global economy.Roger Hearing discusses the vision set out for the US economy to the assembled leaders at the summit in Switzerland, and we hear what US trade tariffs could mean for the Republic of Ireland's new government. Elsewhere, is Japan's central bank about to raise interest rates? Will the new $7bn compensation deal to those devastated by the US opioid epidemic see those who caused it really pay the price? And how much should you be charged to climb the world's highest mountain?Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
Elon Musk has made a rare break with the US president Donald Trump, criticizing the AI joint venture dubbed "Stargate" that was announced earlier this week.How the new immigration order will affect farmers in the US?Syria tells the world it's open for investment after the end of the Assad regime.And last year's winner of the Noble prize for Economics tells Roger Hearing about the future of the US economy under Donald Trump.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
The US president Donald Trump unveiled billions of dollars of private investment in a massive new artificial intelligence infrastructure venture backed by OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle.We look at the immigration restrictions from the US president and find out how will it affect businesses and the economy.Also, we talk about the US bonds market.And we hear from Devina Gupta about cola wars in India.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and mentioned in his speech emphasised: trade, tariffs and transformation. We find out what does it mean for the global economy. We hear from Chris Campbell, the former US Treasury Assistant Secretary during Donald Trump's first term. And we hear the reaction on the political fallout between Mexico and Canada from local business owners.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
The US Supreme Court has upheld a law that bans TikTok in the US unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform by this Sunday.
A cold snap in Washington, DC, means Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday will now be held indoors instead of on the steps of the Capitol. Also, Argentina has reported a fiscal surplus for the first time in sixteen years, as a result of comprehensive budget cuts implemented by President Javier Milei.
We will look at how immigration is a high-profile public policy issue in many countries, including the United States. So, how does Trump's MAGA movement, which favours a huge cut in the numbers of people receiving work visas, affect the tech sector in Silicon Valley?
Throughout the program We will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Jyoti Malhotra, editor in chief of The Tribune—she's in Chandigarh, India—and Ralph Silva from the Silva Research Network is in Toronto, Canada.
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