US markets are down today after President Trump refused to rule out recession in an interview — could uncertainty over tariffs and the economy be fuelling the decline? The Nasdaq suffered its worst day in several years, closing down by four percent.How are the on-again, off-again tariffs affecting businesses? Rahul Tandon speaks to an American seafood wholesaler who imports oysters from Canada.And President Trump wants to take over Greenland - why?

Today, we hear from US farmers on the impact of China’s new tariffs on products like pork, corn, soybeans, and beef. As the trade war between the world’s two largest economies escalates, what will it mean for Chinese consumers?Also, we examine Canada’s new leader—will his experience as a central bank governor at home and abroad help him navigate the country’s role in the ongoing trade dispute?

Ports in the United States are experiencing ‘record levels of activities’ due to the tariffs and businesses trying to stock up to avoid the threat of tariffs and trade war, as the chairman of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has highlighted uncertainty over President Trump's trade policies in a speech in New York. We hear from one of President Trump’s former advisers. Bitcoin makes it big in Washington as President Trump establishes an official government cryptocurrency reserve office

What's driving the political drama in Canada? A new Prime Minister will be chosen on Sunday. We delve into the economic forces shaping this crucial leadership race.In Ghana, cocoa farmers are swapping bean farming for illegal gold mining, a practice which is helping drive global chocolate prices.And Will Bain speaks to the company that landed a private spacecraft on the moon with the intention to explore the lunar Sea of Crises.

President Donald Trump signs a deal to suspend some of the Canada tariffs until April 2, hours after signing a similar exemption for Mexico. Presenter Rahul Tandon examines what the change in policy means. Also, Syria gets a lifeline after the UK unfreezes assets and lifts sanctions on multiple oil groups. Plus, the Danish postal service will deliver its last letter at the end of the year. It ends 400 years of a letter-sending service in the country.

As European leaders meet to discuss defence spending, we get the view of the former head of the European Central Bank on how nations will afford future support for Ukraine.We'll hear about the challenges for the trans-Pacific supply chains, as tariffs begin to bite.And if you fly through Afghan airspace, who do you pay and how?

President Trump pulls back on imposing tariffs on North American-made cars—at least for now. The BBC’s North America business correspondent, Michelle Fleury, explains the rationale behind the decision. U.S. investment giant BlackRock secures a $23 billion deal to acquire ports along the Panama Canal, coinciding with Trump’s promise to "reclaim" the canal if he returns to office. Whayt does this mean for Panama’s economy and global trade?And we find out why World Cup organisers are planning a Super

Hopes are growing that talks involving the governments of the USA, Mexico and Canada could lead to a reduction in tariffs that were introduced this week.Meanwhile, no one in Washington is talking about relaxing the 10% tariff increase that was imposed on Chinese goods on Tuesday.And Friedrich Merz, the man who is likely to be the next German chancellor has announced a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending on defence and infrastructure.

In response to President Trump's recent tariffs, key trading nations are formulating their countermeasures. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has criticised the US move, calling it ‘’unjust and counterproductive’’.China has halted imports of U.S. logs and soybeans, signalling a firm stance against the tariffs. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods, with specific details to be unveiled at an upcoming event in Mexico City's central

The governments of China, Mexico and Canada have begun their responses to President Trump’s tariffs on goods entering the US.Trump’s measures include tariffs of 25% on all goods arriving from Mexico and Canada, and well as a further 10% on Chinese products.We get reaction from those countries and hear how it affects companies around the world.

On the programme, we explore how businesses in the US are preparing as President Trump confirms he will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. We hear from the BBC's Erin Delmore, reporting from the North America Toy Fair—where many products originate from China. How will these tariffs impact the prices consumers pay?Plus, chip-making giant TSMC is set to invest at least $100 billion in the United States to develop cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing facilities.And we look into former

European defence manufacturers’ share prices jump, as investors expect many European countries to ramp up military spending. Prices of several cryptocurrencies have risen after the US president announced he will launch a US crypto fund. President Donald Trump says Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano will be included in a ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve’.And Will Bain hears about the call from the director of Oscar winning movie Onura. Sean Baker has called on people to support independent movies by

Unprecedented scenes in the White House may have ended any immediate prospect of a deal on peace or Ukraine's minerals, while World markets respond with concern to the furious public row between President Trump and President Zelensky.Elsewhere the 'fat finger' problem of how Citi group mistakenly turned a $280 deposit into $80trillion.Plus we discuss the problems for American's facing tariffs on importing energy from Canada, and why Hungary is the Hollywood movie location of choiceThe latest

The European Union has said today it hopes to conclude a free trade agreement with India by the end of this year. This is 18 years since negotiations first started.In China, the technology minister Jin Zhuanglong has been removed office, seemingly as part of President Xi Jinping’santi-corruption purge.We mark the end of Skype, the original internet calling app. And Gideon Long speaks to a man who sued India's largest cinema chain because there were too many advertisements.

President Donald Trump is expected to bring in delayed tariffs for goods coming from in Mexico, and Canada. He says they are failing to curb the export of the drug fentanyl.We hear from a former editor of the Washington Post after its current owner Jeff Bezos declares the paper will in future only publish opinion pieces that support personal liberties.We examine the success of the Japanese pocket-monster cartoon franchise, Pokeman. It that has captured the world over the last 29 years, and we hear

The FBI has accused North Korea of stealing $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.In the US, President Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on EU imports. What do European exporters thing?And in Africa, entrepreneurs from across the continent are meeting for the Africa Business Convention. Gideon Long speaks to one of the business owners attending.

The US president Donald Trump said his administration would soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the EU. Who will win in this trade war?We look at Nvidia's first earnings report since shock debut of Chinese AI DeepSeek.We find out why Russian cinemas are looking forward to start negotiations with Hollywood studios. And how the Maha Kumbh Mela affecting Indian economy?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

BP plans to raise oil and gas spending to $10billion a year and cut its renewable energy investments. We hear from Nick Butler, BP's former head of strategy.In Hong Kong, the city's budget has been announced including their plan to cut 10,000 job cuts.And Gideon Long speaks to South Africa's Citrus Growers Association about the G20 meeting in Cape Town.

Ukrainian officials say a deal has been reached between Kyiv and Washington on the joint exploitation of Ukraine's mineral resources. What will happen next?Also, we look at a growing trend - the cutback aid programs across the globe - how will it affect African countries?And will tech giant Apple change its diversity practices?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles over the next three years because of AI. DBS bank expects AI to take on more roles carried out by humans.In Bahrain, the international ratings agency Fitch has downgraded its outlook for the country to "negative".And Gideon Long hears about how Pakistan and Bangladesh have started direct government-to-government trade. He speaks to the Chairman of Pakistan's Rice Exporters Association.