The European trade commissioner says the EU will defend its interests in trade talks with the United States. President Trump has threatened the bloc with fifty percent tariffs.Boeing is to avoid prosecution in a deal with the US Justice Department over a number of crashes. The deal includes the company admitting to obstructing federal aviation officials and paying $1.1 billion in fines. Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories and also hears how same-sex couples are contributing significantly

US President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States. We hear reactions from the European parliament and businesses.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Business body in the United States gives reaction to Donald Trump's " big beautiful" bill. It contains tax cuts as well as money for defence spending and funds for his deportation programme.The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has dropped a case which attempted to block Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. It has said the case against the long-closed deal was not in the public interest.Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories as well as looking at the

A trade talks meeting turned tense at the White House, when President Trump clashed with South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa over discredited claims of white genocide in South Africa. We hear from a key voice in the president Ramaphosa's advisory council.It's a big week for cryptocurrency - Bitcoin hit an all time high, the stablecoin legislation advance and President Trump get's ready to host his crypto dinner. And will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?

With US President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill facing opposition from both Democrats and fellow Republicans during a rare overnight session in Congress, is America's economy standing at a crossroads? It could bring tax reductions, and tighten the availability of healthcare, but increase the United States' debt by $3 trillion. David Harper speaks to our correspondent in Johannesburg as we examine South Africa's latest attempt to pass a budget, and we look at whether Columbia is possibly

The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein. We hear from the Chief Executive of the European Consumer Association.Syria has a chance to reboot its economy as the EU lifts some sanctions. We hear from Syrian businesses on what this second chance could mean for them.And Devina Gupta finds out how the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries has had the biggest stock market listing of the year.

China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) supplies major carmakers including Tesla, Volkswagen and Toyota. We ask how it has become one of the world's fastest-growing firms.Elsewhere, a 50-year land dispute off West Africa is now centred on oil deposits.And, the flight attendants in Spain who have been asked to give back a pay rise.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.We hear from the Irish fishing community, a food exporter in the UK and what a "youth experience scheme" could mean for businesses in France.Also, Andrew Peach finds out how one of the most important companies in the world is helping shape the future of the global economy.

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.We look through what's actually been agreed, what it means for businesses and consumers right across Europe and find out what it tells us about global trade more broadly and whether it’s a sign of things to come.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Novo Nordisk, the company that makes the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is abruptly ousting its chief executive, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, over concerns the firm is losing ground in the popular weight-loss drug market.Consumer boycotts of countries and companies are on the rise, with the latest being an Indian tourism boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan. This comes as some Canadians boycott the US, while others refuse to buy from some specific companies over their policies. And Rahul

Indian tourists and companies start to threaten boycotts of Turkey and Azerbaijan - we'll explain why and what kind of impact it could have.As Portugal gets set for elections we hear Antonio Fernandes reports from Lisbon.And the businessman who travels a lot, and therefore needs a very important employee to take care of his office cat...You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The International Monetary Fund has terminated a $175 million loan programme with Malawi, citing poor economic management. The IMF said Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, had failed to fully restructure its unsustainable debt, but the country’s government argues that it has decided to suspend this until after the elections in September this year. Rahul Tandon heard from Malawi Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda and the IMF Mission Chief. And we will look at President Trump

As US-Iran nuclear program talks gained traction, we look how the new deal can affect Iranian economy.Meanwhile in India, traders are jittery after President Donald Trump claimed that India might drop all tariffs on U.S. goods. India, for now, has pushed back.And, the new research shows China’s carbon emissions have dropped — even as energy demand continues to rise.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The Presidents of the World's two leading economies are meeting leaders from the Middle East and Latin America in order to gain new trade partners, with Qatar signing one of the largest ever aircraft deals with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing, while Brazil has signed 36 commercial agreements with China. Rahul Tandon finds out who is getting the bigger deals, and why running a global shipping line is as complex as ever. Meanwhile, how will the Federal Reserve in the United States deal with its

The US has lifted sanctions on the country after 14 years of restrictions on almost any ort of trade. We hear the reaction from the business owner in Damascus.Also, we hear from one Chinese exporter over the reduced tariffs agreed between Beijing and Washington. Plus - fears about conditions for foreign workers as Saudi Arabia build facilities for the 2034 World Cup.And the strange tale of the missing texts between the head of the European Commission and the boss of one of the world's largest

The US and Saudi Arabia announce a wave of AI and defence deals. Sam Fenwick finds out who benefits and what businesses in the Middle East make of it. Plus China lifts its ban on Boeing aircraft deliveries and what went wrong at Nissan?

Saudi Arabia and the US have announced a number of economic tie ups during President Trump's trip Riyadh we find out what they've talked about.Also today As African business leaders meet in Cote D'Ivoire How do they see the United States when it comes to trade and economic development? We'll hear from the CEO forum in Abidjan.And if the international airline hoping AI can help cut flight delays.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The retaliatory tit-for-tat rise in tariff rates between the US and China has been cancelled, following talks in Switzerland and the so-called "reciprocal" tariff rate of 34% is lowered to 10%. It's a ceasefire on what has become a global trade war as markets are rising again, and container ships can set sail across the Pacific.But economically, who benefits more from this short-term ceasefire—Washington or Beijing?Britain's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has promised the government's new

The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs, or taxes, both sides have imposed on one another for a 90-day period.We hear the reaction from Chinese business owner, the former undersecretary for international trade at the US Department of Commerce and a trade analyst.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Join Roger Hearing ahead of this weekend's meeting in Switzerland of Chinese and American diplomats for trade talks this weekend. The stakes are high, as the outcome could reset the future of economic relations between the world’s two largest economies. Also, we hear how Chinese Auto makers, who struggle to sell vehicles in North America because of the import tariffs, are expanding rapidly in many markets around the world.And the government of Mexico is suing Google Maps over its decision to use the