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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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00:05:48

Reconstruction of Ukraine's economy could cost $588...

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2026/02/24

Four years to the day after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we take a look at the state of the country's economy. The World Bank estimates it will take $588 billion over the next 10 years to make up for damage and destruction incurred during the conflict. The housing, transport and energy sectors have seen the biggest losses. Also in this edition: Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal.

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00:05:44

EU hits pause on trade deal with US as Trump warns...

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2026/02/23

After the US Supreme Court struck down his "Liberation Day" tariffs as unlawful, US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his trade policy and warned countries around the world not to "play games" with the court ruling and stick to recently agreed trade deals. The EU, meanwhile, has decided to hold off on ratifying its agreement with the US while waiting for clarity. Also in the segment: Panama's government has seized control of key ports on the Panama Canal from a Hong Kong company after its

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00:06:59

US calls on partners to stick to existing trade deals...

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2026/02/23

After a weekend of trade upheaval in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to invalidate US president's tariffs that invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and Donald Trump's subsequent decision to apply 15 percent global tariffs based on another law, we look at the latest developments in global trade. Also in this edition, robotaxis are vowing to hit the streets of London by the end of 2026.

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00:05:09

Renewed tensions threaten European fighter jet project

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2026/02/19

What fate awaits Europe’s Future Combat Air System? The joint programme to modernise military aviation in France, Germany and Spain has hit turbulence, as tensions rise between the partners designing a next-generation fighter jet – and questions grow over whether Berlin might quit the defence scheme altogether. Also, Apple is being sued over its alleged role in distributing child sexual abuse material, and the Trump administration is threatening to withdraw from the International Energy Agency over

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00:06:41

AI develops code faster and more reliably, solving...

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2026/02/19

As world leaders and tech executives congregate in New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit, we spoke to Metin Taskin, CEO of Airties, about the impact the technology is having on the telecom sector. He explained that AI allows for faster and more reliable coding, which was one of the industry's biggest bottlenecks. He also addressed other telecom sector trends, notably the high "customer churn" between operators as clients seek out better connectivity.

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00:06:04

ECB's Lagarde reportedly to leave before end of her term

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2026/02/18

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, has decided to leave her position as the EU's top central banker before the end of her mandate in October 2027, according to a report in the Financial Times. The move could allow for her successor to be named ahead of presidential elections in France. Also in this edition, Venezuela's interim government issues its first statement on the disputed oil-rich territory of Essequibo.

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00:06:50

EU launches probe against Shein over illegal items...

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2026/02/17

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Shein over suspicion that the online retail giant has violated the EU's Digital Services Act. The probe comes months after the online retail giant came under fire for allowing child-like sex dolls to be sold on its site. But first, France is inching closer to finalise a massive deal over the sale of 114 Rafale fighter jets to India, as Emmanuel Macron kicks off his state visit.

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00:06:59

India kicks off AI summit, first in the Global South

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2026/02/16

India has kicked off the fourth edition of the annual artificial intelligence (AI) summit, the first such event in the Global South. The five-day event will draw world leaders including the French and Brazilian presidents, as well as tech bosses like Google's Sundar Pichai and OpenAI's Sam Altman, serving as an opportunity for New Delhi to showcase its burgeoning AI industry. Also in the segment, a Pokemon card owned by wrestler Logan Paul has fetched a whopping $16.5 million in an online

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00:05:50

Japan narrowly avoids recession as GDP grows 0.2%...

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2026/02/16

According to preliminary data released on Monday, Japan's economy grew by 0.2 percent annually in the last quarter of 2025, bouncing back from a contraction in the previous quarter but far below expectations of +1.6 percent growth. Also in this edition, Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly considering reopening sale talks with Paramount Skydance. Plus, China's successful "winter economy" could be a blueprint to bolster domestic consumption.

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00:06:56

Indian farmers protest trade deal with US

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2026/02/12

Indian farmers and trade unions have staged a day of nationwide strikes and protests over a recently announced trade deal with the United States. While the government says measures to safeguard the country's agriculture sector have been put in place, Indian farmers worry the agreement will lower barriers for US farm products. We take a closer look.

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00:05:18

US Congress delivers rare rebuke of Trump's tariff...

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2026/02/12

In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives has approved a resolution to undo President Donald Trump's ability to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: EU leaders meet for an informal retreat aimed at setting a course to improve competitiveness in a "new global economy".

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00:06:28

What's behind Trump's threats on the US-Canada Gordie...

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2026/02/11

US President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of a new cross-border bridge between the US and Canada over concerns Washington has been treated unfairly over the course of the project. In this edition, we see whether Trump's claims about the bridge are fair and whether other motives could explain his threats. Also, Argentinians want an update on the method used to calculate inflation, which hasn't changed since 2004.

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00:05:54

Macron visits steel mill as ArcelorMital confirms...

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2026/02/10

French metal giant ArcelorMittal has confirmed it will go ahead with a plan to build a new electric furnace to replace one of its coal-powered ones at its steel mill in northern France. Half of the €1.3 billion investment will come from a state-backed energy efficiency mechanism. President Emmanuel Macron toured the Dunkirk site to mark the occasion. Also in the segment, we look at the state of Cuba's economic crisis amid severe fuel shortages.

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00:05:27

US social media companies on trial over accusations...

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2026/02/10

Meta Platforms and YouTube defended themselves in a landmark civil suit in Los Angeles on Monday, where they were accused of purposely designing their products to cause addiction in children. The US's leading tech companies are facing several similar court cases across the country. Also in this edition, French President Emmanuel Macron calls for the EU to launch a joint borrowing mechanism to invest in AI, green tech and quantum computing.

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00:09:40

'It's a chicken or egg question': Expert says digital...

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2026/02/09

The digital economy now accounts for 17 percent of global GDP and is worth over $20 trillion, according to a new report by the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA). But growth has been uneven across the world, with more than 1 billion people having poor access to electricity. IDCA's CEO Mehdi Paryavi tells FRANCE 24 that poorer nations can develop digital economies that can empower those nations and improve energy access and education.

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00:05:31

Nikkei index breaks record after Prime Minister Sanae...

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2026/02/09

The Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo, which tracks the performance of Japan’s largest companies, hit a new record on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house over the weekend. Takaichi ran on an ambitious big-spending agenda, welcomed by investors, although concerns over the country’s debt load –around 230% of GDP – are likely to persist.

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00:10:19

Italy's tourism industry welcomes Olympic visitors

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2026/02/05

Businesses across Italy could see a windfall of some $6 billion, as spectators head to the Alps for the Winter Olympics. The Milano-Cortina 2026 Games have run over budget, although by a smaller amount than previous competitions. Giulia Wedam, co-Founder & CEO of the tourism agency Cortina IN, says she's expecting a boost in business that will outlast the Games themselves.

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00:06:39

TSMC announces production of advanced AI chips in Japan

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2026/02/05

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, Asia's most valuable company, has announced plans to produce 3-nanometre cutting-edge chips in Japan. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lauded the announcement as "the missing piece for the country" since she's looked to bolster domestic chipmaking ahead of lower house elections on February 8. Also in this edition: Cuba is on the edge of a "humanitarian collapse" as it faces an oil siege imposed by the United States.

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00:04:17

US calls for critical minerals trading bloc

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2026/02/04

The Trump administration has put aside its tariff threats, and is calling for a new trade bloc to focus on critical minerals. Ministers from 55 countries attended talks in Washington aimed at reducing their reliance on China, which dominates the production and processing of the elements. Meanwhile, Japan hopes to revolutionize its own mineral supplies, becoming the first to retrieve deep-sea mud containing rare earth elements.

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00:05:40

US partial government shutdown ends, but DHS funding...

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2026/02/04

A deal between Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump has ended a short-lived partial US government shutdown, but funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains up in the air as lawmakers push for reforms to ICE and Border Patrol. Also in this edition: the EU seeks a partnership with Washington on critical rare earth minerals.

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