Will ending two public holidays in France help to reduce national debt? Rahul Tandon talks to a professor at the Toulouse School of Economics.Indonesia also agreed to purchase $15 billion in US energy, $4.5 billion worth of agricultural products and 50 Boeing jets, “many of them 777’s,” Trump said later on social media.The US technology giant Nvidia says it will soon resume sales of its high-end artificial intelligence chips to China The move reverses a ban on sales of its chips to Beijing, a ban

The US chip giant Nvidia has announced that it will resume sales of its H20 chip to China. This follows a meeting between chief executive Jensen Huang and President Trump earlier this month.Kenya's government has scrapped electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requirements for most African and Caribbean nations in a bid to enhance regional integration and boost tourism. Also, how far do you have to go to get your grocery shop done? Probably not 10 hours, which was the trip residents of

US President Donald Trump is “very, very unhappy” with Russia, and threatened with secondary tariffs of up to 100% if there is no progress on peace deal within 50 days.Also, the European Union has pledged countermeasures against the United States if the US administration introduces 30 per cent tariffs on imports from the bloc next month.And the latest economic data shows that prices in the Latin American economy rose by 1.6% in June, does it mean that the strategy of Argentine President Javier Milei

Regional security and trade have taken centre stage during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, spanning three cities – Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. Trade ministers from the European Union are meeting in Brussels to discuss relations with the United States following Donald Trump's threat to impose 30% tariffs against the bloc. Will Bain hears of European worries over what that will mean for their industries. And Miller Lite, the company that created the light beer

President Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump have visited central Texas today to survey where flash floods killed 120 people last weekend. As search teams continue to search for more than 160 people still missing, Mr Trump and his wife met families affected by the floods and first responders.Dr Sam Brody, Director of the Institute for Disaster Resilient Texas and a Professor at Texas A&M University discusses how disasters like this might be avoided in the future.Also on the programme, what

President Trump says he'll impose a thirty five percent tax on imports from Canada... and more if it retaliates. Meanwhile, countries attending the gathering of East and Southeast Asian foreign ministers are threatened with tariffs of up to fifty percent. Andrew Peach hears from a former Malaysian government minister. And it's World Population Day... but what can governments do if their population is getting smaller and older? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to put a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports. Brazil says it will retaliate with a 50% tariff of his own. So what does this escalating trade row mean for Embraer—one of the world’s biggest aircraft manufacturers based in Brazil? And could it make your morning cup of coffee more expensive?Italian chocolate giant Ferrero is buying one of America's oldest breakfast cereal companies, Kellogg's in a $3.1 billion deal. But are people still eating cereals for

As the UK government targets developing nations with new trade measures, we hear from trade minister Douglas Alexander on whether it can prove to be a workable lifeline for African countries affected by western states cutting their international aid budgets. David Harper speaks to Dr.John Asafu-Adjaye of the African Centre for Economic Transformation in Ghana on how US president Donald Trump's 'trade not aid' policy is being received on the world's second largest continent. Elsewhere we find out how

The US president, Donald Trump, has made public the tariffs he intends to slap on imports from another group of countries, including Brazil, from the start of August.The chipmaker Nvidia has become the first company in the world to reach a market value of $4tn on Wednesday. David Harper hears from experts. And Donald Trump has said the United States is shifting from aid to trade in its relationship with Africa as he welcomed five presidents from the continent to the White House.

What could the threat of a 50% tariff mean for Chile's copper producers as prices for the metal hit a record high in the US?Also, why is the price of solar panels falling if demand is still growing?And we're at the largest agricultural show in England to hear what's on the mind of farmers.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imports of copper, which is critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods. Sam Fenwick hears from experts in the industry.Also, shares in major US renewable companies took a hit after the President signed an executive order tightening their access to clean energy tax breaks. Plus WeightWatchers, the weight management business, has announced a new era as it emerges from a major debt

The reaction to President Trump's letters promising steep tariffs from next month. We'll hear how businesses in Japan and Bangladesh are preparing.Why China's dominance in rare earth minerals comes at the cost of polluted water and contaminated soil?And one of the world's biggest professional gaming events, the E-sports World Cup, gets underway in Saudi Arabia.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Japan and South Korea face 25% US tariffs from 1 August. Donald Trump sent tariff letters to twelve other countries on Monday with details of the tariffs they could face. Sam Fenwick gets insight on what President Trump could be thinking from Matthew Bartlett — a Republican strategist and former Trump appointee to the State Department during his first term.Also, we hear about vibrant street murals which are bringing flocks of tourists to a once-deserted hamlet in southern Italy.

The US President Donald Trump is due to announce new tariffs for countries who haven't struck trade deals with the US. How are businesses reacting? We'll hear from a business owner in Germany.Also, why the Thai government has decided against gambling on casinos?And a row in India about leather slippers on the Prada runway.

President Trump has signed his flagship bill into law — slashing taxes and welfare, while boosting military and immigration spending. But what does this mean for America’s economy and global standing? And with new tariffs looming, can the U.S. reach a trade deal with its partners before tensions boil over?Plus, We explore the rise of Velvet Sundown, the mysterious AI-powered band drawing in over 850,000 Spotify listeners without a single live show, interview, or known band member.

The US tax and spending bill suggests that to subsidise electric vehicles and solar panels. President Donald Trump is also trying to encourage American allies in Europe and Asia to buy more US liquid natural gas and oil. But experts are arguing that this could allow China a free run at becoming the world’s first electricity superpower.Also, US President Donald Trump says his administration will probably start notifying trading partners from Friday of the new US tariff on their exports effective

President Donald Trump’s massive finance bill has cleared its final hurdle in Congress — but what could it mean for the U.S. economy and for poorer Americans who rely on government support programmes? Also, Superman is back on screen — but is the superhero genre starting to lose its shine? And as Britpop legends Oasis prepare to kick -off their long-awaited reunion tour in Cardiff, fans are snapping up merchandise from pop-up stores across the UK and Ireland.

US President Donald Trump's huge budget bill is heading for a final vote in the US House of Representatives. Democrats warn it includes the largest cut to Medicaid in US history, while Republicans argue it will spark economic growth. We hear from a US based green energy company about the impact of the bill on the country’s renewables industry.Leaders from across the globe have been meeting in Seville to discuss the growth of world debt. A new UN-backed Borrowers’ Forum promises to give developing

President Trump announces 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods. Under the agreement, Vietnam will charge no tariffs on imports from the US.Also, members of Congress are wrangling over Donald Trump’s sweeping finance bill. Plus, we explore why remittances to Mexico from workers in the U.S. have seen a sharp decline.

The US, Japan, India, and Australia are joining forces to secure critical minerals supplies essential for next-generation technologies.In the UK, why is the finance minister appear visibly upset during a House of Commons debate? The US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' but now it faces the House of Representatives.In Switzerland, the Women's Football European Championship is kicking off with record sponsorship deals, rising TV audiences, and sold-out stadiums highlighting the