World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Tariffs, threats and backtracking
But America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports.
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US markets under pressure as Trump targets Canada with new tariffs
Trump targets Canada with even more tariffs
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Tariffs: It's a bad day for the US markets
US markets are down today—could uncertainty over tariffs be fuelling the decline?
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China’s tariffs on US farm products take effect
Trade war affects US farming
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Ports in the US see record levels of activity in anticipation of a global trade war
Ports in the US have seen high levels of activity due to worries of tariffs.
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Political drama in Canada
We explore the economic forces shaping Canada's leadership contest.
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Donald Trump backtracks on some tariffs
Donald Trump signs a deal to suspend some tariffs for Canada and Mexico.
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How does Europe continue to fund Ukraine's war effort?
As Europe pledges to spend much more on defence, is the continent able to afford it?
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Donald Trump announces a one-month postponement for auto tariffs
The delay comes after Donald Trump met with the CEOs of the Big Three automakers
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Tariff confusion
Talks on tariffs continue between the US, Canada and Mexico.
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Trump's tariffs escalate global trade tensions
Key trading nations are formulating their countermeasures
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The world trade war ramps up
China, Mexico and Canada begin to respond to President Trump’s tariffs
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Trump confirms 25% tariffs on canada and Mexico
Sweeping 25% tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday
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European defence manufacturers' share prices jump
Investors expect European countries to substantially increase defence spending.
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Is the US-Ukraine deal off the table?
Unprecedented scenes in the White House may have ended any immediate prospect of a deal
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Free trade for India and EU?
The EU hopes to conclude a free trade agreement with India by the end of this year.
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Donald Trump set to impose delayed tariffs
President Trump is expected to bring in tariffs which had been delayed.
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Crypto: The biggest heist ever
The FBI has accused North Korea of stealing $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.
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Donald Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on the EU
EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says
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BP turns its back on renewables
BP plans to raise oil and gas spending and cut its renewable energy investments.
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Ukraine reach minerals deal with US
Reports suggest that the US has dropped some of its more drastic demands
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Singapore: AI taking over jobs
Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles because of AI.
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How will Ukraine's minerals deal with the US look?
Will President Zelensky sign the deal?
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Germany has a new chancellor
The man set to lead Germany, Friedrich Merz, is facing challenges already.
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Apple in UK government row
Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK.
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Germany heads for crucial election
We hear from businesses and economists on the most pressing issues
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Mexico vs US: guns, drugs and trade
President Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups.
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Students protest in Indonesia over government budget cuts
Hundreds have taken part in ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations
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What could quantum computing mean for the business world?
Microsoft says powerful quantum computers could come in years, not decades.
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Will fresh EU sanctions on Russia work?
Brussels plans to target aluminium exports and ban more Russian state media