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Global business and finance news and discussion from the BBC.

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How will Trump employ tariffs on imports during his presidency?

Following the announcement of 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and China, how will President elect Donald Trump employ tariffs during his presidency? The Israeli Cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. And new research suggests that gig economy workers are more productive if they're paid on the same day as they do their work

52 min
1 DAY AGO

Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

The President-elect plans a day-one clampdown on illegal immigration and drug smuggling imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. China will be subject to an additional 10%. Plus, the German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers. And, we explore crypto and what rules could be introduced in the United States to regulate the sector.

49 min
4 DAYS AGO

Donald Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury

Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent as treasury secretary. Wall Street investor will seek to extend tax cuts from Trump's first term. We get the latest. COP29 proposes wealthier countries give $250bn per year by 2035 to developing nations to help tackle climate change. We find out more. The world's largest man-made reservoir, Lake Kariba, has been hit by drought. We hear about the consequences this could have in the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Bitcoin has been on a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the US election. We find out why. Andrew Peach discusses these and more stories with guests on opposite sides of the world: Takara Small, technology correspondent for CBC in Toronto, and Peter Ryan, ABC's Senior Business correspondent in Sydney.

50 min
5 DAYS AGO

SEC boss Gary Gensler to step down when Donald Trump takes office

President-elect Trump had pledged to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, who led a crackdown on the crypto industry, on "day one". Also, Beijing offers help to Chinese exporters facing higher import tariffs. And, union workers at Volkswagen's German factories are set to strike after talks failed.

49 min
6 DAYS AGO

Indian billionaire Guatam Adani charged in fraud case

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces US fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a $250m bribery scheme to secure lucrative renewable energy contracts. US chipmaker, Nvidia, has reported record quarterly profits of $19bn - surpassing expectations. Plus, we gauge reactions as Australia proposes social media ban for under 16s. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

50 min
20 NOV

Trump names billionaire fundraiser Lutnick as commerce secretary

Donald Trump has appointed Howard Lutnick, an investor and co-chair of his transition team, to head the US Commerce Department. Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was a major fundraiser for Trump during his campaign. Also, could Google face a potential breakup and be forced to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser? And satirical publication The Onion has acquired Infowars, the media outlet led by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, for an undisclosed amount following a court-ordered auction. We hear from Tim Keck, the founder of The Onion. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

49 min
19 NOV

G20: Xi Calls for More International Governance and Cooperation on AI

At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese President Xi Jinping urges for more international governance and cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that AI should not be a "game of rich countries and the wealthy. China celebrates the completion of the final phase of a major pipeline bringing natural gas from Russia to China, which marks a significant step in the countries' energy ties. And in a pioneering move, Denmark’s Green Tripartite Minister, Jeppe Bruus, explains why the country is introducing the world’s first tax on livestock emissions. Rahul Tandon is joined by Jennifer Pak in China and Peter Morici in the U.S.

49 min
16 NOV

Trump's Impact on the Eurozone and Sri Lanka's Economic Outlook

We analyse the potential economic challenges the Trump administration could bring to the Eurozone, with forecasts already downgraded by the European Commission. Carsten Brzeski, chief Eurozone economist at ING Bank, offers his analysis on what this could mean for the region's future. We also explore the race for the next U.S. Treasury Secretary and what it signals for future U.S. policy, with insights from Sylvan Lane, Business Editor at The Hill. Finally, we turn to Sri Lanka, where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decisive election victory raises hopes for sweeping economic reforms. Shanta Devarajan, a professor at Georgetown University and former World Bank senior official, provides a closer look at the challenges and opportunities facing the country.

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Global business and finance news and discussion from the BBC.

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