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26:28

US-Canada: Can a trade deal get done?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/30

While businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are hoping that the UK-US trade deal - which comes into effect today - will provide a much needed boost, we look at whether Canada can get a breakthrough in talks with their North American neighbour in Washington. Sam Fenwick discusses how backlogs are piling up at major shipping ports across Europe as logistic companies struggle to deal with US president Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies, while unusually low water levels on the Rhine make it

25:56

Trump trade: one step forward, two steps back

World Business Report ·

2025/06/27

There's another twist to the tariffs tale... US President Donald Trump says he's stopping trade talks with Canada over a tax he's not happy about.The US and China have reached a trade truce on critical minerals... but how critical is the deal?And Glastonbury has a hippy roots, but it’s making serious money.... we’ll hear how it generates hundreds of millions for the British economy.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:27

Are US-China relations back on track?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/27

The US and China have agreed a new trade deal. Will it finally improve relations between the world’s two biggest economies and speed up the flow of strategic minerals? Bisi Adebayo will be discussing why it is such a big deal. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is taking on Big Tech firms after ruling that social media platforms can now be held directly responsible for users’ illegal posts.And it’s the end of an era, as Microsoft finally waves goodbye to the dreaded blue screen of death after 40 years

26:27

US Economy takes a hit

World Business Report ·

2025/06/26

In the US, the economy shrinks, jobless claims rise, and tariffs start to bite... Will steps toward an agreement with China help the situation?There's been a tax shake-up in Africa’s biggest economy... Nigeria’s President signs off on sweeping reforms. But will they be felt on the ground?And after nearly four decades in charge… Vogue’s Anna Wintour is stepping back. What’s next for fashion’s most powerful woman?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:30

Syria and Lebanon's paths to economic recovery

World Business Report ·

2025/06/26

With the World Bank awarding $150 million to Syria and $250 million to Lebanon in order to help the two Middle Eastern countries infrastructures redevelop after turbulent periods, we discuss what needs to be done to grow their economic confidence. Ed Butler finds out how so-called ticket-pullers are employing teams of people to make millions of dollars through scalping tickets from top UK concerts. And after years of liberalised rules on cannabis, how Thailand may be thinking of cracking down once

26:29

What could $250 million do for Lebanon’s economy?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/25

Lebanon has secured $250 million in World Bank funding for post-war recovery, to help repair and rebuild critical public infrastructure and essential services.Is the oil giant Shell taking over its rival BP? Plus, Mexico is planning to sue Space X over rocket debris on the beach.

26:27

Anti-tax anger grows in Kenya

World Business Report ·

2025/06/25

At least two people have been shot dead during protests in Kenya, which marks the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 people dead. Security forces have barricaded key roads in Nairobi and fired tear gas. Keen to avoid a repeat storming of parliament, President William Ruto has appealed to protesters not to threaten peace and stability. NATO allies agree to boost their military spending off the back of pressure from US President Donald Trump, but is Europe’s defence

26:26

Trump lands in Europe for NATO summit

World Business Report ·

2025/06/24

US president Trump arrives in Europe for the annual NATO summit. He is demanding all member states to commit to spending 5% of national economic output on their militaries.We hear how a social enterprise in Northern Uganda is connecting rural homes and transforming lives by turning agricultural waste into clean, renewable energy.Plus, why are people protesting again a multimillion dollar celebrity wedding in Venice?

26:27

Israel-Iran conflict's impact on the global economy

World Business Report ·

2025/06/24

US President Donald Trump has criticised both Israel and Iran, despite a ceasefire deal. But what does continuing tensions in the Middle East mean for oil prices and the wider global economy? We’re in Tianjin, China, for the Summer World Economic Forum, where global leaders are meeting against a backdrop of slowing growth and rising trade tensions. And Leanna Byrne speaks to tech specialist Takara Small as Google’s dominance in the UK comes under the spotlight by regulators who say it may need to

26:28

Iran launches missiles at US airbase

World Business Report ·

2025/06/23

Iran launches missiles at a US airbase in Qatar in response to strikes on its nuclear sites. This leads to airspace shutdowns in many Middle Eastern countries.We examine whether Iran will now close the world's busiest oil shipping channel, the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Argentina's economy is expanding. Andrew Peach finds out what is driving the growth.

2:11

Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/23

A narrow area of sea at the mouth of the Gulf has become the focus of global concern after the United States bombing of Iran. While Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, there is no sign of disruption of the sea passage that carries a fifth of the world's oil. So is Iran likely to take action there, and what would the effect be?Roger Hearing discusses whether Germany and Italy will repatriate their national gold reserves of $245billion from the New York Federal Reserve over

26:24

Why are global markets so quiet?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/20

Global markets, including the US, have been quietly calm, although there have been warning signs of looming risks and uncertainty after Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs announcement. What’s behind such market “silence”? Roger Hearing hears from Gillian Tett, the chair of the Editorial Board of the Financial Times and the Provost of Kings College Cambridge, who has been writing about this.And how are businesses navigating global sourcing and supply chain risks and disruptions? A Global

26:28

Time for a rethink on debt?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/20

Economists have been brought together by the Vatican to tackle a global debt crisis. So, is it time to rethink how we help poorer nations in need? Vladimir Putin says Russia's economy is thriving... but as a country under sanctions and at war, how true can this be? In the race for AI dominance, a company called Croq with a Q says its chips can outperform the biggest chip company in the world, Nvidia. Also, retirees are swapping pricey care homes for a sun-soaked Thialand. You can contact us

26:28

How war with Iran impacts Israel’s economy

World Business Report ·

2025/06/19

A war with Iran has been harming Israel, not just in the physical effect of missile strikes but also the impact of the conflict and instability on Israel's economy. Roger Hearing hears about how the country’s economy is coping with this.Greenland's minister for business and mineral resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, tells us how she deals with threats of an invasion by US President Donald Trump.And Thailand, a country that has long kept a tight lid on gambling, could be about to change as the government

26:24

Central bankers wait and see

World Business Report ·

2025/06/19

How do you solve a problem like price rises? That's the question central banks around the world are grappling with... and we've seen a flurry of decisions coming out of central banks around the world this week on interest rates. Also, we go to Denmark, where military drones are big business at Europe’s biggest flying tech show. Namibia is rolling out the red carpet for investment... And Thailand could be hitting the jackpot as it plans to open casinos to boost tourism. You can contact us

26:28

Israel-Iran conflict drives up shipping insurance costs

World Business Report ·

2025/06/18

Will he or won’t he? Trump says he’s not decided if he’ll pull the US into Israel’s strikes on Iran. A shipping insurance expert explains how the conflict is driving up premiums for vessels in the region.We’ll hear about a landmark deal between streaming giant Netflix and a French TV network.And the toy company taking on Trump. The head of an Illinois-based business tells us why he’s challenging the legality of the US president’s tariffs.

26:27

What is the real state of Russia's wartime economy?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/18

We hear from Russia where Vladimir Putin has been briefing journalists ahead of a major economic forum. What is the real state of Russia's wartime economy right now?Also, we're in Tehran hearing from local citizens who've messaged us on the human and economic fallout of the current bombardment they're facing. And the rise and rise of Netflix, as the online streamer announces a world-first tie-in deal with a tv broadcaster in France. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678

26:59

The G7 minus Donald Trump

World Business Report ·

2025/06/17

Donald Trump has left the G7 in Alberta, Canada, early as the situation between Israel and Iran in the Middle East intensifies. We look at how his early departure might impact discussions leaders were looking to have on tariffs.With western carmakers claiming that China's biggest car manufacturer, BYD, is only thriving due to government subsidies, we discuss whether it is playing fair. Elsewhere, Andrew Peach speaks to a business owner in Texas after new data reveals that spending at restaurants

26:27

US-China trade tensions may benefit South East Asia

World Business Report ·

2025/06/17

The countdown continues to trade deals with Washington. Ahead of President Trump's threatened tariff hikes next month, we're hearing from South East Asia, and looking at complaints that Chinese firms may be dumping goods, undermining regional economies.Also in the show, the disruption to aviation from the Iran-Israel conflict.And why Chinese officials are being ordered to drink less?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:30

How is Israel's bombing affected Iran's economy?

World Business Report ·

2025/06/17

Many of the people of Tehran have been heading out of the city, while social media videos show the lines of cars stretching into the distance, as many thousands of citizens speak of massive disruption and a fear of Israeli airstrikes. Ed Butler hears about people in Iran and looks at the economic impact of the conflict inflicted on the country's economy. Also, we hear from Thailand as the latest deadline for US President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on US imports looms. And why the Canary

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