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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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00:05:43

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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00:06:31

Musk calls federal workers ‘unelected’,...

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2025/02/12

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads US President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spoke to the media to defend his efforts to slash government spending and reduce the US federal workforce. This comes as Trump signed a new executive order giving DOGE further authority to pursue its mission. Also, Turkey's textile industry is voicing concern over Syrian workers leaving their jobs to return home after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

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00:07:56

Labour activist Kalpona Akter calls for 'living wage'...

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2025/02/11

With one of the longest and most complex supply chains, the fashion industry faces challenges in ensuring fair and ethical practices in the manufacturing process. As a major meeting on due diligence in the sector takes place at the OECD, Kalpona Akter, founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, speaks to FRANCE 24 about how working conditions have changed since the days she was working in a garment factory at age 12, what still needs to change, and what consumers need to do.

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00:06:25

Ephos CEO calls on EU to 'deregulate' AI sector after...

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2025/02/11

On the last day of the AI Action Summit in Paris, and after the announcement of hundreds of millions of euros in artificial intelligence investment pledges in the European Union, FRANCE 24 speaks to Andrea Rocchetto, the CEO and founder of Ephos, an EU-based chip manufacturer. He reacts to the financial commitments made by the EU, calling for drastic deregulation of the sector, and discusses the AI industry's huge energy needs.

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00:05:56

Tesla sales drop sharply in Europe as Elon Musk faces...

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2025/02/10

Tesla sales slumped in January in multiple markets around the world. In Germany, Europe's largest car market, sales declined by 60 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Among the contributing factors was Elon Musk's increasing involvement in politics and his recent behaviour. Also, metal prices rose after Donald Trump said he would impose additional 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium coming into the United States.

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00:06:09

US President Trump plans new tariffs on global trade...

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2025/02/10

US President Donald Trump says all imported steel and aluminum will be hit with a 25 percent tariff, with new reciprocal tariffs to be rolled out for all global trading partners that tax American imports. China's retaliatory tariffs on American goods come into effect, and Nigeria faces the fallout from a lithium boom.

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00:10:55

France announces creation of 35 new data centres as...

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2025/02/06

France's digital minister has announced that 35 sites are ready to host data centres in the country, as the global AI summit opens its doors in Paris. It's an opportunity for President Emmanuel Macron to show that France is a key contender on the world stage when it comes to AI. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Meta's chief AI scientist Yann Le Cun said the success of Chinese AI company DeepSeek was a warning to OpenAI that "they aren't as ahead as they think they are, or at least not for very long".

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00:06:39

France hosts global AI summit as Chinese rivals...

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2025/02/06

The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit kicks off in Paris with scientific and technical forums as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to position France at the centre of the AI boom. Also in this edition: China calls US President Donald Trump's latest tariff justification "unfounded and false", and France finally gets a 2025 budget after months of political crisis.

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00:05:23

France's 2025 budget finally set to become law as PM...

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2025/02/05

After running on an extension of the 2024 budget for more than a month, France is finally set to have a formal 2025 budget after Prime Minister François Bayrou forced the text through parliament without a vote but survived a vote of no-confidence over the move. The plan aims to bring the budget deficit down to 5.4 percent of GDP and save €50 billion through spending cuts and tax hikes. Plus, amid US President Donald Trump's tariff threats, new data shows the US trade deficit with other countries

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00:06:17

US Postal Service halts shipments of Chinese parcels...

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2025/02/05

The US Postal Service has suspended the shipments of parcels from China and Hong Kong, rattling Chinese e-commerce brands like Shein and Temu. While no explanation was given, the statement comes a day after the Trump administration closed the "de minimis" loophole, which allowed parcels under $800 to enter the US duty free. Also in this edition, Canadian consumers are turning their backs on US-made goods after Donald Trump's threat of imposing 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports.

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00:05:18

Why is the WTO's dispute settlement system in crisis?

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2025/02/04

After Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports took effect, China immediately hit back with a raft of targeted measures and said it would file a complaint with the World Trade Organization. That's not likely to go anywhere, however, as the WTO's dispute settlement system has been in crisis with its appellate body paralysed for years. Plus, Honda is now reportedly eyeing making Nissan a subsidiary, rather than merging under a holding company.

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00:08:54

China-US trade war erupts again after Beijing slaps...

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2025/02/04

The Trump administration's 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports came into effect this Tuesday, leading to immediate retaliation from Beijing. In this special edition, we look at the different ways China retaliated to the US president's measures, which are supposed to stop the flow of the drug fentanyl to American shores. In addition, we see how last-minute talks led to both Mexico and Canada avoiding 25 percent US tariffs for at least 30 days and how businesses have reacted.

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00:04:59

What role do Mexico, Canada and China play in the...

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2025/02/03

US President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China is partly aimed at curbing the flow of fentanyl into the United States, where the opioid is blamed for some 70,000 deaths annually. So how do those countries play a role in the trafficking of the drug? Plus, we take a closer look at how global car companies are particularly vulnerable to tariffs.

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