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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. The sale of new homes in the US slumped in October to its lowest in almost two years. In the southern states, sales fell by 28% as the US recovers from Hurricane Milton and hurricane Helen. So what impact does climate change have on real estate?

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Trump's tariff threats shake global markets

President-Elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping tariffs, raising concerns about their potential impact on both the US and global economies. And we'll also be hearing about the squeeze on jobs and living standards as Namibians get ready to head to the polls. In Europe - tensions between the European Union and China continue to simmer, this time over agricultural exports. Will Bain speaks with Francesco Mutti, CEO of one of the world’s largest exporters of tomato products. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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Markets cheered Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary pick

Stocks climbed and the dollar fell in response to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. Also, why German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers. And as Black Friday approaches, we talk to the producer of a new documentary on hyper consumerism.

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Northvolt's Collapse: A Setback for Europe’s Green Revolution?

On the programme, we examine the collapse of Swedish battery maker Northvolt, a key player in Europe's push for green energy and electric vehicles. What caused its downfall, and is there any future for the firm or Europe’s electric vision? We also delve into a suspected sabotage of undersea cables, with a Finnish telecoms company asking whether we invest enough in securing critical infrastructure. And a historic moment for Indian cricket as Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history, fetching $3.2 million. What does this mean for the game’s future? We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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4 DAYS AGO

Poorer countries disappointed with latest COP29 offer

The offer 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.

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4 DAYS AGO

Spain fines budget airlines over unnecessary charges

Spain hits budget airlines with big fines for putting extra charges on passengers, but the airlines say they'll fight this through the European courts if necessary. Japan launches another stimulus package to try to boost its economy, but will consumers, given $200, actually spend it or save it? And the Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Michael Johnson on his plan to transform top-level athletics. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

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5 DAYS AGO

US SEC Chairman says he’ll resign when Trump is inaugurated

Andrew Peach discussed Gary Gensler’s announcement that he will resign as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the day that Donald Trump takes office. Gensler is known to be a sceptic of crypto currencies unlike the incoming President who received heavy backing from the crypto community during the election. The IG Metall trade union in Germany announces that it will urge workers at Volkswagen to go on strike from December. VW is threatening to shut some of its German factories for the first time in its history. And Swedish battery maker Northvolt has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the USA.

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5 DAYS AGO

Kenya's government cancelled all Adani contracts

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the airport deal and another one to develop power transmission lines in Kenya - post the US indictment. We hear from the government spokesperson Gabriel Muthuma. We get reaction from India to the criminal charges against Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

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