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FRANCE 24 English

A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.

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00:07:48

Markets in Europe and Asia rebound on back of Trump's...

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2025/04/10

Stocks in Asia and Europe rebounded on Thursday, following in Wall Street's footsteps, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs he'd slapped on countries around the world. China, however, is the one country that isn't getting a reprieve from Trump's protectionism. In this edition, FRANCE 24 correspondent Yena Lee looks at Beijing's response and business editor Charles Pellegrin explains how the country has sought to stimulate domestic consumption.

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00:05:36

Trump pauses 'reciprocal tariffs' for 90 days while...

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2025/04/09

Less than 24 hours after his new, high tariffs on dozens of US trading partners took effect, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for all of them except for China. After Beijing announced retaliatory tariffs of 84% on US goods, Washington has hiked its levy to 125%. Meanwhile, the 10% baseline global tariff that went into effect on Saturday will remain in place. Wall Street stocks skyrocketed on the announcement, with the Nasdaq posting its best day since 2001, up 12%.

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00:11:02

Trade war: As Trump tariffs take effect, what next...

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2025/04/09

Donald Trump's new tariffs on almost all US trading partners have taken effect, hitting China particularly hard with a 104% levy on all goods. [Editor's note: the US president later announced a 90-day pause on the tariffs, but raised them to 125% on China]. China's premier says Beijing has enough policy tools to offset any impact. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Xiaolin Chen, head of international at KraneShares, about how prepared Beijing actually is.

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00:07:59

Global markets roiled as Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs...

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2025/04/09

As of midnight on Wednesday April 9, the US's "reciprocal" tariffs against dozens of trade partners around the world have officially taken effect. In this edition, we look at how markets in Asia and Europe have reacted to the news. Also, we see how China's economic growth this year could be significantly downgraded because of the trade war with Washington. Plus, we check on Trump's claim that the tariffs are bringing in $2 billion every day.

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00:05:44

Trump's 104% tariffs on China to take effect on...

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2025/04/08

Tariffs that will effectively double the price of everything that comes from China to the United States are set to take effect at midnight on Wednesday, as Beijing stands firm on its plan to slap retaliatory duties on US imports in response to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Meanwhile, the White House says nearly 70 countries have come forward in a bid to negotiate a deal out of the punitive tariffs. US stocks tumbled again this Tuesday after a brief rally.

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00:06:53

China and US embark on tit-for-tat tariff retaliation

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2025/04/08

In a statement, China's commerce ministry has responded to Donald Trump's threats to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods by saying Beijing will "fight to the end". With the latest US threat, import duties on China could total as much 104 percent, further ramping up the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. In this edition, we look at what Beijing is doing to support its domestic market, for instance by loosening its grip on its currency.

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00:06:56

Global market turmoil continues as Trump threatens...

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2025/04/07

Global stocks continued to tumble for a third straight session on Monday, with Europe's main market indexes losing more than 4 percent for the day. Taking to social media, Donald Trump called for patience, saying "don't be stupid". In a separate post, the US president threatened to impose additional 50 percent tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing didn't withdraw its retaliatory measures. We take a closer look.

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00:03:59

Markets plunge as Trump tariffs threaten global trade...

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2025/04/07

Asian indexes fell sharply on Monday in the wake of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index marking its worst day since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Meanwhile, European trade ministers meet in Luxembourg to formulate a response – hoping for a negotiated solution but preparing to retaliate.

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00:05:55

US stocks lead worldwide selloff after Trump's tariff...

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2025/04/03

Stocks plummeted on Thursday after US President Donald Trump's trade war escalation sparked a global selloff. Beijing is amongst those worst hit by the announcement and has called the move "bullying". Also, reports hint that it could soon be the end of Elon Musk’s time in Washington. Plus, Trump's tariffs target odd locations like uninhabited volcanic islands home to penguins.

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00:08:38

Trump's tariff bazooka: How did the previous trade...

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2025/04/02

With US President Donald Trump poised to unveil his "Liberation Day" tariff plan, Yuka Royer takes a look at what world leaders have been saying and how the trade war in Trump’s previous term impacted the US economy and exports. Also, with another major tariff hike – a 25% duty on car imports to the US – taking effect on Thursday, we look at how the global auto industry has been reacting. Plus, Tesla's Q1 sales drop 13 percent year-on-year amid a growing backlash against Elon Musk.

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00:07:17

European businesses brace for Trump's 'reciprocal...

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2025/04/02

Around the world, investors and businesses are anxiously awaiting the unveiling of US President Donald Trump's ''reciprocal tariffs" later this Wednesday. In this edition, we discuss what shape those different tariffs could take. We also ask the head of France Logistique, Anne-Marie Idrac, how businesses that form the backbone of the French supply chain are preparing for what could be a transformative moment for global trade.

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00:06:37

Myanmar quake: Economic losses from disaster could...

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2025/03/31

The USGS has warned that the final death toll from the magnitude-7.7 quake in Myanmar could top 100,000 and that the economic losses may exceed the country's GDP. Since the 2021 coup, the nation of 51 million people has been facing an unprecedented "polycrisis" marked by economic collapse, civil war, climate hazards and deepening poverty. Plus, France's competition watchdog has imposed a €150 million fine on Apple over its App Tracking Transparency privacy feature.

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00:06:22

Asian economies brace for new Trump tariffs on...

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2025/03/31

South Korea, Japan and China hold a top-level trade summit as Asia braces for new "reciprocal" tariffs from Washington on Wednesday that are expected to target countries with the largest and longest US trade imbalances. Meanwhile, Asian stock indexes plummet on trade war fears, and Mexico re-launches a decades-old "buy local" programme aimed in part at countering cheap Chinese imports.

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00:05:39

Nutrition for Growth summit: Leaders call for...

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2025/03/27

A major summit to discuss global efforts to tackle malnutrition has kicked off in Paris. The meeting comes as international humanitarian organisations face a funding crisis sparked by the Trump administration halting a majority of the US's foreign aid programmes. Plus, Canada's prime minister says the United States is no longer a reliable partner in trade, as governments around the world weigh responses to Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on cars.

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00:06:09

Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign cars and parts

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2025/03/27

US President Donald Trump has expanded his trade war with 25 percent tariffs on foreign cars due to take effect in April, with car parts to follow in May. The move could devastate the manufacturing sector in Canada and Mexico, with economists warning that consumers will face higher, sticker prices. We take a closer look.

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00:06:03

EU wants citizens to stockpile supplies to last three...

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2025/03/26

Amid rising threats from war, climate change and disease, the EU is urging every household to stockpile enough food and supplies to last three days in case of a crisis. Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib also called for building up the EU's strategic reserves of critical resources to respond to "every type of emergency including chemical, biological and nuclear threats". Plus, amid Donald Trump's tariff wars, a majority of French adults are in favour of boycotting American goods.

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00:06:21

UK's Reeves expected to boost defence spending in...

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2025/03/26

The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is delivering her "Spring Statement" this Wednesday and is expected to announce a boost in defence spending, as well as cuts to welfare benefits and civil service costs. The Labour government is fighting back accusations of austerity. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn looks at the innovative ways in which US construction companies are working to fix the country's housing shortage, such as with 3D printing.

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00:05:48

23andMe users urged to delete accounts, protect DNA...

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2025/03/25

Attorney generals in several US states have warned users to delete their accounts and protect their data, after 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection and its CEO stepped down on Sunday. The company is best known for its saliva test kits that enable users to track their ancestry, but it has been struggling with the fallout of a massive data leak in 2023. Plus, a French entrepreneur hopes to revive Tupperware after buying the bankrupt airtight container maker's French business.

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00:05:56

Trump promises 25% tariffs on all countries that buy...

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2025/03/25

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela. The move is intended to reduce the lifeline that Venezuela's oil and gas represents for Nicolas Maduro's regime. Trump also accuses Caracas of purposefully sending gang members to the United States. Also in this edition, our correspondents in Germany head to the town of Lüdenscheid to get a better sense of the country's infrastructure crisis.

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00:05:19

BYD's 2024 sales surpass $100 billion mark,...

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2025/03/24

China's EV company BYD has reported a record leap in sales, surpassing the $100 billion mark for 2024 and beating rival Tesla. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's company has been targeted with a series of attacks and vandalism, as well as weekly demonstrations outside its Tesla showrooms over Musk's role in the Trump administration. Plus, Twitter's iconic bird logo is sold for $35,000 at auction.

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