World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in
India is now hit with the highest tariffs in the world
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US central bank governor to sue Trump
Lisa Cook plans to sue Trump over his order to fire her from the Federal Reserve.
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Growing pressure on the US Federal Reserve
Why is independence of the Fed so important to US economy?
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South Korean President meets with Donald Trump at the White House
President Trump has serious discussions with South Korea on trade.
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Global postal services suspend low-cost parcels to the US over tariffs
Shipments from the EU, Australia and Asia are stopped
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Fed Chair Powell eyes September rate cut
Jerome Powell signals the US may be ready for its first interest cut since December.
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All eyes on Jerome Powell’s major speech at Jackson Hole
Fed Chair Jerome Powell makes his annual address at Jackson Hole.
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How does the EU-US trade deal affect the car industry?
The EU and US clarify details of a tentative trade deal.
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EU and US release details of their tariff deal
The US and EU confirmed a 15% tariff deal, including cars and pharmaceuticals.
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Federal Reserve comes under pressure as interest rate decision looms
Federal Reserve faces scrutiny ahead of interest rate decision
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Doll-maker Labubu’s profits to rise nearly 400%
Pop Mart’s CEO also announces new mini Labubu dolls.
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China’s gains from US tariffs: cheap Russian oil and Brazilian soybeans
American farmers warn of lasting damage as Chinese importers pick cheaper alternatives
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India removes cotton import duties
India has suspended import tax on cotton until the end of September.
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Ukraine talks: Will Ukraine and Russia negotiate a full peace deal?
We hear from a Ukrainian businesswoman near the frontline on the state of the economy
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Qantas hit with record fine over COVID layoffs
An Australian court found the airline illegally sacked 1,800 workers during the pandemic
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Trump Putin summit under way in Alaska
President Trump holds talks with the Russia’s President Putin in Alaska.
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Is China's economy losing steam?
Data show Chinese factory output, retail sales, and investment all slowed in July
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Los Angeles Olympics 2028 to allow naming rights to be sold
Los Angeles Olympics will allow the sale of naming rights for the first time
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Trump and Putin meeting: how further sanctions could hit the Russian economy
Putin says US is making “sincere effort” on Ukraine peace
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Brazil offers $5 billion for companies hit by tariffs
Brazil outlines measures to help companies affected by import tariffs in the US.
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Are US tariffs driving stock market highs?
We explore the longer term global economic picture
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US inflation holds at 2.7% in July
The latest figures indicate that inflation holds but underlying prices creep up.
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Will China buy more US soybeans?
The two countries extend their trade truce for 90 days
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US-China tariff deadline extended another 90 days
Tariffs on China were expected to rise on Tuesday, but Trump pauses.
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Nvidia and AMD to give 15% of China chip sales to US
The microchip makers will pay the US government in return for export licences
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Germany halts arms exports to Israel
Israel has face widespread criticism over plans to take control of Gaza City
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US firm Lyten acquires assets of bankrupt European battery maker Northvolt
Swedish battery maker Northvolt filed for bankruptcy in March
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Can countries defy Trump's new tariffs?
We find out whether India, Brazil and Canada can manage without a trade deal with the USA
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Can the world survive Trump's new tariffs?
Trump's long-threatened tariffs have taken effect on imports from dozens of countries
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Trump slaps a further 25% tariff on India
US president Donald Trump's tariff regime on 69 countries is set to come into effect