World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to the nation. We examine how this might affect the state of the US economy. Also what does the business community want to hear in the coming year ? A Florida based business shares his thoughts with us…
What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
President Trump's new global 10% tariff comes into force today, and could rise to 15% for all of the US's trade partners. We find out what it means for Americans, and who if anyone could get a refund from the original tariffs. Plus after four years, what is the economic…
EU puts its trade deal with the US on hold
We look at one of the world's biggest trading blocks the EU which has now delayed ratifying its trade deal with the EU. Rahul Tandon talks to the retailer from Colorado and Ulrike Malmendier, a member of the German Council of Economic experts. Also, we find out what is the…
Nations react to US tariff chaos
Countries around the world are once again facing a lack of clarity over US trade policy, following the US Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are illegal. In response, President Trump said he'll immediately introduce a new fifteen per cent import tax. Both India and…
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Donald Trump calls the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" as he announces a new 10% levy on global imports. In this special programme we take a closer look at that Supreme Court ruling, with reaction from businesses and global trade experts...and from the…
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Donald Trump calls the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" as he announces a new 10% levy on global imports. In this special programme we take a closer look at that Supreme Court ruling, with reaction from businesses and global trade experts...and from the…
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
We have the latest from New York with the BBC's Michelle Fleury. And we hear from Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby baby products in Minnesota. Plus we ask Diane Swonk, KMPG's Chief US Economist what this all means for the US economy?
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labor reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labor reforms - with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. We hear the latest from the ground. US imports continued to outpace exports last year, pushing the country’s trade deficit to a record high of…
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms, with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. Also, why has the US trade deficit reached a record-high of $1.2 trillion. And, as Nestlé announces its full years results we hear why the company…
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms, with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. Also, why has the US trade deficit reached a record-high of $1.2 trillion. And, as Nestlé announces its full years results we hear why the company…
Has controversy overshadowed India’s AI summit?
Leanna Byrne looks at the opening of India’s AI Impact Summit, where the withdrawal of Microsoft founder Bill Gates has cast a shadow after he cancelled his keynote appearance. His foundation says he stepped back to avoid distracting from the event. France and Germany are at odds over their joint…
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a California court on Wednesday, defending his leadership in a landmark case over whether social media is addictive for children. Banking giants JPMorganChase is to open more than 160 new branches in over 30 states. So why the move back into launching physical banks…
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
The Meta boss defended his leadership and answered questions about Instagram, with reports from the courtroom saying he was testy under questioning. Also, why is JPMorganChase opening more than 160 new bank branches in the United States in a world of online banking? And a coffee producer in Brazil explains…
Is it a Tokyo drift for tourism?
We hear from a tour guide in Tokyo as the number of oversees visitors to Japan has fallen for the first time in four years partly because of a big drop in tourists from China after a diplomatic row between the two countries Also a farmer tells us about the…
Shein under the EU's microscope
With the European Union launching a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein over the Chinese business’ possible breaches of digital law, we hear from Thomas Regnier on what the EU Commission’s concerns are. Andrew Peach speaks to Oscar-winning film and TV producer Tom Nunan on the latest in Netflix…
France and India close to landing fighter plane deal
A $35 billion deal would see France delivering over 100 Rafale jet fighters. The talks are taking places as a major conference on AI gets underway in Delhi. Also, Warner Brothers Discovers says it will temporarily re-open negotiations with Paramount Skydance in another takeover twist. And we hear about a…
India steps into the AI spotlight
Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to discuss how AI could reshape economies and regulation. Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick looks at what a major factory closure means for South Africa's sugarcane farmers. And, who will actually…
India steps into the AI spotlight
Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to discuss how AI could reshape economies and regulation. Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick looks at what a major factory closure means for South Africa's sugarcane farmers. And, who will actually…
Disney bites to protect its characters
The US entertainment giants Disney gets tough with ByteDance over alleged copyright infringement. Disney accuses the Chinese tech firm ByteDance of stealing its intellectual property by training its new AI tool, Seedance, on Disney characters and images of real-life actors. ByteDance says it will address Disney’s concerns. Cuba cancels a…
Disney bites back to protect its characters
The US entertainment giant accuses ByteDance of stealing its intellectual property by training its new AI tool, Seedance, on Disney characters and images of real-life actors. ByteDance says it will address Disney’s concerns. Plus, Cuba cancels a prestigious cigar festival in a worsening fuel crisis caused by the US blocking…