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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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00:05:28

Germany's Merz proposes overhaul of debt-brake system...

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2025/03/05

Germany's political parties hoping to form the next government have agreed to loosen the country's strict "debt brake" system which constitutionally limits new government borrowing to 0.35 percent of GDP. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says extraordinary efforts are needed to boost the country's defence capabilities given the current security uncertainty. Plus, a day after imposing 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, Donald Trump has agreed to give a one-month exemption to

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00:04:50

China outlines economic goals for 2025, including...

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2025/03/05

At the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the country's parliament with his government's work report for 2025. Li stressed the importance of revitalising domestic consumption as a driver for economic growth, especially in a context of increased global trade tensions. For the first time in decades, deficit spending will reach 4 percent of GDP. Also in this edition: Europeans consider using Russian frozen assets to finance increased defense

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00:05:36

Financial markets sink on fears of trade war escalation

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2025/03/04

US President Donald Trump's decision to go ahead with steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China has drawn sharp responses from the countries targeted and rattled global markets. Shares on Wall Street tumbled again, extending Monday's losses. Meanwhile, businesses are scrambling to adapt to a fast-changing trade environment and growing uncertainty.

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00:05:55

Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will...

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2025/03/03

US President Donald Trump has said that 25 percent duties on goods from Mexico and Canada will start on Tuesday, with "no room left" for a further delay. His announcement sent Wall Street stocks tumbling, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging as much as 800 points. European defence stocks surged earlier on Monday as leaders pledged to boost military spending in the face of uncertainty over the US's commitment to support Ukraine.

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00:06:01

FBI accuses North Korea hacker group of stealing $1.5...

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2025/02/27

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is pointing the finger at TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacker group, as being behind the largest ever crypto heist in history. The group, also known as Lazarus, allegedly stole 400,000 Ethereum tokens from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday. Also in this edition: Donald Trump revokes Chevron's permit allowing the US energy giant to exploit Venezuela's oil resources.

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00:05:07

A closer look at Ukraine's mineral wealth as deal...

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2025/02/26

As Ukraine and the US reportedly reach an agreement on a joint exploitation of Ukraine's critical minerals, FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at exactly which minerals can be found in Ukraine and why they are so crucial to the US economy. However, a number of obstacles will make it difficult for the US to fully profit from the country's deposits, as we explain in this edition.

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00:05:36

Ukraine will need more than $500 billion to recover...

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2025/02/25

The World Bank estimates it will take over $500 billion to rebuild Ukraine after three years of war. Also in this edition: Bitcoin hits its lowest level in over three months. Plus, a thousand musicians including Kate Bush, Cat Stevens and Annie Lennox are protesting the UK government’s planned changes to copyright law.

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00:05:54

Macron attempts to avert trade war at Trump meeting...

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2025/02/25

During his visit to Washington, French President Emmanuel Macron argued against US President Donald Trump's protectionism, saying he couldn't have a trade war with China and Europe at the same time, and adding that it would make Europe's bid to be less reliant on US defence more complicated. Meanwhile, EU members are preparing their response to US tariffs. Also in this edition, we report on how young Indians are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency trading to complement incomes that aren't keeping

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00:03:48

Next German government faces task of reviving economy...

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2025/02/24

Once the powerhouse of Europe, Germany's economy has seen no real growth in five years as its industrial export model has been battered by structural changes in the Chinese market and the end of cheap energy from Russia. Public investment that could change that model is constrained by the country's strict debt limit. We take a closer look in this edition.

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00:09:17

Kitchenware excluded from French PFAS ban after...

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2025/02/20

France's parliament has voted to ban some PFAS or "forever chemicals", but the law excludes kitchenware after Tefal's parent company led an intensive lobbying campaign. Meanwhile, French aviation giant Airbus flew way ahead of Boeing in 2024. Plus, James Bond's long-serving producers are giving creative control to Amazon.

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00:05:20

New deficit assessment brings French pension reform...

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2025/02/20

France's independent public audit office shared its assessment of the pension system deficit with Prime Minister François Bayrou this Thursday. This is the starting point of a renegotiation of the 2023 pension reform that raised the legal retirement age from 62 to 64. Both worker and employer representatives will start discussions next week. One option on the table to reduce that deficit is to complement the existing worker and employer contributions with private sector pension funds. We take a

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00:04:25

EU trade chief says ready to discuss deals with US,...

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2025/02/20

The EU's trade chief has said the bloc was interested in having trade deals with the United States, but would react swiftly if the US went ahead with unilateral tariff hikes. Addressing a business meeting ahead of talks with officials, Commissioner Maros Sefcovic rejected President Donald Trump's claim that US-EU trade ties were unfair, saying the overall picture was "very balanced". Also on the show: Apple unveils a new, budget iPhone with AI features.

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00:05:43

Trump threatens new 25% tariffs on all auto, drug and...

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2025/02/19

US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of slapping import duties on all imports of cars, pharmaceuticals and chips, saying to reporters that he could make a formal announcement on April 2. The new tariffs are supposed to encourage companies to manufacture their goods in the United States, and could considerably widen the scope of Trump's trade war. Also in this edition: the EU mulls easing its fiscal rules in order to allow for an increase in defence spending.

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00:06:34

EU imported more Russian LNG in 2024, despite drop in...

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2025/02/18

Europe's gas demand dropped to an 11-year low in 2024, with imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) declining 19 percent from the previous year. However, imports of Russian LNG into the EU increased by 18 percent, with France, Spain and Belgium sourcing the most, according to a new industry report. Also on the show: Stellantis issues a "stop drive" order on around 250,000 Citroën cars over potentially deadly airbags produced by now-defunct Takata, extending an existing recall nationwide.

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00:06:03

Argentina's Milei denies role in cryptocurrency...

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2025/02/18

Argentina's President Javier Milei is defending himself against accusations that he promoted a cryptocurrency that crashed, leaving investors with losses worth billions of dollars. The libertarian firebrand had initially posted a message on social media showcasing the launch of a new token on Friday night, saying it would stimulate economic growth. Also in this edition: our reporters in Germany meet the business owners angry at the ruling coalition for the decline in the country's

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00:05:32

What's wrong with Germany's economy?

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2025/02/17

As Germany enters the final week of its election campaign, the economy is a top concern for voters. Having long been Europe's manufacturing powerhouse, the country has shown no meaningful growth since the pandemic and capped 2024 with a second consecutive annual GDP contraction. We take a closer look at what's been holding the German economy back. Plus, Alibaba founder Jack Ma, a Chinese tech icon who became a target of Beijing's crackdown, is seen shaking hands with President Xi Jinping.

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00:06:53

Europe considers seizing frozen Russian assets for...

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2025/02/17

EU leaders mull the possibility of funnelling some $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as the US launches peace talks with Russia without input from Brussels or Kyiv. Also in this edition: US President Donald Trump's minerals-for-security deal that was rejected by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky could be revived under different terms, and Mexican agave farmers face a hangover from tequila overproduction.

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00:05:18

Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs on...

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2025/02/13

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. They won't go into effect immediately, but could be imposed within weeks. The announcement came just ahead of Trump's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose country Trump says imposes some of the highest tariffs in the world. Meanwhile, Mexican businesses are in limbo amid the US president's tariff threats.

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00:06:40

Trump's protectionism looms over Africa-US trade ties

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2025/02/13

Since 2000, African countries eligible for preferential market access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) have seen a considerable increase in their exports to the US. But that piece of legislation comes up for renewal this year – while President Donald Trump and his protectionist views on global trade are in power. We take a look at what that could mean for key export sectors in Africa. Finally, our correspondents in Mexico look at how the local auto industry is dealing with the

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00:06:32

Study finds Russian defence spending exceeds all of...

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2025/02/12

A new IISS study shows Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe's combined, adding weight to worries that after Ukraine, Russia would be capable of attacking other parts of the continent. Also, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a two-day visit to France, with French President Emmanuel Macron working on developing ties with one of the world’s most important developing economies. Elsewhere, US inflation spiked more than expected in January. Finally, Duolingo announces the death

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