World Business Report BBC Podcasts
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The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC
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US announces tariffs on a range of Chinese imports
Presenter Sam Fenwick assesses the impact of US tariffs on Chinese goods. Joe Biden is putting them on imports, including electric cars and semiconductors.
We hear from the business community in Georgia worried a new law will put off foreign trade. It requires organisations which receive more than 20 per cent of funding from abroad to declare themselves as illegal.
We examine sports betting in the US. States have been after states were allowed to legalise the industry. Betting on sports is part of the sports fan experience in many countries around the world but it's a relatively new thing in the US. -
Biden calls for rising tariffs on Chinese imports
The White House has confirmed the United States is putting tariffs on 18 billion dollars worth of imports from China. They'll target sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, steel and critical minerals. The US government accusing China of "unfair trade practices".
Also, in the programme, we find out why one of the largest mining companies decided to focus the business on copper instead of diamonds. And we will look at Rhodes where the economy is still recovering after wildfires. -
Brazilian floods show little sign of slowing
Flooding in Brazil continues, bringing despair to residents and businesses alike. Can emergency government funds offer hope of rebuilding? Meanwhile, Sam Fenwick looks at what's expected in the Australian budget, and what Melinda Gates' departure from her namesake foundation means to the world of philanthropy
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Georgia protests: Will the new law harm the economy?
Hundreds of Georgians joined protest against a foreign influence bill, described by critics as the "Russia law". People are concerned that the new law could be used by the government to clamp down on opponents, and could harm Georgia's hopes of joining the European Union.
Also, Will Bain finds out why Russia's new Defence Minister is an economist and he hears about the project helping people escape extreme poverty by equipping them to start small businesses in Uganda. -
Is the UK economy out of the woods?
The UK has emerged from recession – but can it hold its ground? And how does it compare to the rest of the world?
Elsewhere, Emily Thomas digs into the agricultural impact of the floods in Brazil, and looks back at Chinese president Xi Jinping's visit to Europe. -
Apple faces backlash over advert
The tech giant Apple has faced an online backlash in response to an advert featuring books and musical instrument being crushed, to demonstrate how their creativity has been compressed into the latest iPad.
Also, with music catalogue company Hipgnosis facing a takeover, is it worth a price tag of $1.6 billion?
And we hear from one of the Eurovision song contest’s most successful songwriters.
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Great news
It widens my perspective.
Thank-you. it is so great podcast
Thank you. it is so great to know what is going on business in the world
Nice catch up to the business
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