BBC World Business Report

World Business Report

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
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70 Episodes
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Trump signs 'Big Beautiful Bill' into law

President Trump has signed his flagship bill into law — slashing taxes and welfare, while boosting military and immigration spending. But what does this mean for America’s economy and global standing? And with new tariffs looming, can the U.S. reach a trade deal with its partners before tensions boil over?…
4 Jul 6PM 27 min

Could Trump’s “big beautiful bill” help China?

The US tax and spending bill suggests that to subsidise electric vehicles and solar panels. President Donald Trump is also trying to encourage American allies in Europe and Asia to buy more US liquid natural gas and oil. But experts are arguing that this could allow China a free run…
4 Jul 11AM 26 min

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' finally passes through congress

President Donald Trump’s massive finance bill has cleared its final hurdle in Congress — but what could it mean for the U.S. economy and for poorer Americans who rely on government support programmes? Also, Superman is back on screen — but is the superhero genre starting to lose its shine?…
3 Jul 6PM 26 min

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' heads for final vote

US President Donald Trump's huge budget bill is heading for a final vote in the US House of Representatives. Democrats warn it includes the largest cut to Medicaid in US history, while Republicans argue it will spark economic growth. We hear from a US based green energy company about the…
3 Jul 11AM 26 min

What's in Vietnam's trade deal with America?

President Trump announces 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods. Under the agreement, Vietnam will charge no tariffs on imports from the US. Also, members of Congress are wrangling over Donald Trump’s sweeping finance bill. Plus, we explore why remittances to Mexico from workers in the U.S. have seen a sharp decline.
2 Jul 6PM 26 min

Quad countries join forces to secure critical minerals

The US, Japan, India, and Australia are joining forces to secure critical minerals supplies essential for next-generation technologies. In the UK, why is the finance minister appear visibly upset during a House of Commons debate? The US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' but now it faces the House…
2 Jul 11AM 26 min

Vance saves Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ bill in Senate

After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate have narrowly passed Donald Trump’s mega-bill on tax and spending, meaning the proposed legislation has cleared one of its key hurdles. Also, US President Donald Trump has suggested that Doge, the cost-cutting agency Elon Musk helped set up, could be used…
1 Jul 6PM 26 min

Marathon vote on Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill”

The US Senate holds marathon vote on President Donald Trumps “big, beautiful bill" which has reached 45 consecutive votes, making it the longest vote-a-rama in Senate history. There's a stark warning that cuts to USAID could lead to 14 million additional deaths. What does this mean for economic stabilities of…
1 Jul 11AM 26 min

Global supply chain worries hit a record high

Global supply chains are in trouble, driven by crises due to tariffs, geopolitical shocks and Middle East instability, according to the latest survey carried out by CIPS Pulse of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Roger Hearing hears from Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO. Also, as a key tariff deadline…
30 Jun 6PM 26 min

US-Canada: Can a trade deal get done?

While businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are hoping that the UK-US trade deal - which comes into effect today - will provide a much needed boost, we look at whether Canada can get a breakthrough in talks with their North American neighbour in Washington. Sam Fenwick discusses how…
30 Jun 11AM 26 min

Trump trade: one step forward, two steps back

There's another twist to the tariffs tale... US President Donald Trump says he's stopping trade talks with Canada over a tax he's not happy about. The US and China have reached a trade truce on critical minerals... but how critical is the deal? And Glastonbury has a hippy roots, but…
27 Jun 6PM 25 min

Are US-China relations back on track?

The US and China have agreed a new trade deal. Will it finally improve relations between the world’s two biggest economies and speed up the flow of strategic minerals? Bisi Adebayo will be discussing why it is such a big deal. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is taking on Big…
27 Jun 12PM 27 min

US Economy takes a hit

In the US, the economy shrinks, jobless claims rise, and tariffs start to bite... Will steps toward an agreement with China help the situation? There's been a tax shake-up in Africa’s biggest economy... Nigeria’s President signs off on sweeping reforms. But will they be felt on the ground? And after…
26 Jun 6PM 27 min

Syria and Lebanon's paths to economic recovery

With the World Bank awarding $150 million to Syria and $250 million to Lebanon in order to help the two Middle Eastern countries infrastructures redevelop after turbulent periods, we discuss what needs to be done to grow their economic confidence. Ed Butler finds out how so-called ticket-pullers are employing teams…
26 Jun 11AM 27 min

What could $250 million do for Lebanon’s economy?

Lebanon has secured $250 million in World Bank funding for post-war recovery, to help repair and rebuild critical public infrastructure and essential services. Is the oil giant Shell taking over its rival BP? Plus, Mexico is planning to sue Space X over rocket debris on the beach.
25 Jun 6PM 27 min

Anti-tax anger grows in Kenya

At least two people have been shot dead during protests in Kenya, which marks the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 people dead. Security forces have barricaded key roads in Nairobi and fired tear gas. Keen to avoid a repeat storming of parliament, President William Ruto has…
25 Jun 11AM 26 min

Trump lands in Europe for NATO summit

US president Trump arrives in Europe for the annual NATO summit. He is demanding all member states to commit to spending 5% of national economic output on their militaries. We hear how a social enterprise in Northern Uganda is connecting rural homes and transforming lives by turning agricultural waste into…
24 Jun 6PM 27 min

Israel-Iran conflict's impact on the global economy

US President Donald Trump has criticised both Israel and Iran, despite a ceasefire deal. But what does continuing tensions in the Middle East mean for oil prices and the wider global economy? We’re in Tianjin, China, for the Summer World Economic Forum, where global leaders are meeting against a backdrop…
24 Jun 11AM 27 min

Iran launches missiles at US airbase

Iran launches missiles at a US airbase in Qatar in response to strikes on its nuclear sites. This leads to airspace shutdowns in many Middle Eastern countries. We examine whether Iran will now close the world's busiest oil shipping channel, the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Argentina's economy is expanding. Andrew…
23 Jun 6PM 27 min

Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

A narrow area of sea at the mouth of the Gulf has become the focus of global concern after the United States bombing of Iran. While Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, there is no sign of disruption of the sea passage that carries a fifth…
23 Jun 11AM 3 min
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