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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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00:06:32

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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00:06:12

EU braces for new US tariffs as Trump launches trade war

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2025/02/03

EU leaders say they're prepared to respond if and when US President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on European imports to the US. But first, we take a closer look the US-Canada trading relationship. Meanwhile, North America's highly integrated auto manufacturing sector is threatened by Trump's latest trade salvo, and markets tank as investors flee high-risk assets.

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00:05:36

Italy blocks DeepSeek over data privacy concerns

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2025/01/30

Italy's data protection agency has moved to block the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek after its developers failed to hand over information about how personal data is collected and whether it's stored on Chinese servers. Meanwhile, the French privacy watchdog also says it's questioning DeepSeek. Plus, luxury cars, designer bags and gold bars were among some 300 items that went under the hammer in an auction of confiscated goods held by France's anti-fraud agency.

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00:03:56

US Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts, angering Trump

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2025/01/30

America's central bank has held its main interest rate steady as President Donald Trump's trade policies threaten to rekindle inflation in the world's largest economy. The Federal Reserve resisted pressure from Trump to continue with cuts, in its first rate decision since his return to office. Also in this edition: France's GDP shrinks 0.1 percent in the last quarter of 2024 amid a budgetary impasse in parliament.

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00:06:42

EU unveils 'Competitiveness Compass' to cut red tape...

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2025/01/29

The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap to revamp the sluggish economy. The "Competitiveness Compass" builds on recommendations from last year's report by former ECB president Mario Draghi. Plus, the UK government gives its backing to building a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport.

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00:06:09

LVMH sales beat expectations as CEO Bernard Arnault...

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2025/01/29

Luxury group LVMH says 2025 is off to a good start as it reports an increase in sales in its most recent quarter. CEO Bernard Arnault, who is shifting the company's focus to the US in order to avoid higher taxes in the EU, was the only Frenchman on the podium at the inauguration of Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve is meeting this week for the first time since Trump's new term started. Plus, producers in Colombia are feeling some relief after Trump put the brakes on tariffs, but that

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00:04:57

Boeing posts second-largest annual loss in its history

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2025/01/28

US aerospace giant Boeing posted a nearly $12 billion annual net loss for 2024, as a series of safety issues and a seven-week strike by factory workers impacted production. The company's stock, however, rallied after the latest financial results were announced, as investor focus turned to its recovery plan. Plus, Coca Cola has recalled several of its popular soft drinks including Coke, Fanta and Sprite in a number of European countries, after detecting higher-than-normal levels of chlorate.

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00:04:31

DeepSeek's sudden rise sends shockwaves through AI...

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2025/01/28

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is rewriting the narrative that the AI industry needs more money and more power, by claiming to have built its base model for less than $6 million. It sparked a global sell-off that saw Nvidia shares tumble 17 percent on Monday. US President Donald Trump is calling it a "wake-up call" for the US tech industry, while OpenAI's Sam Altman says it's "invigorating to have a new competitor." But questions still remain as to how serious a threat DeepSeek will be to US companies

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