World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Post-haste: Will Trump's tariff letters help secure trade deals?
The reaction to President Trump's letters promising steep tariffs from next month. We'll hear how businesses in Japan and Bangladesh are preparing. Why China's dominance in rare earth minerals comes at the cost of polluted water and contaminated soil? And one of the world's biggest professional gaming events, the E-sports…
What’s in President Trump’s tariff letters?
Japan and South Korea face 25% US tariffs from 1 August. Donald Trump sent tariff letters to twelve other countries on Monday with details of the tariffs they could face. Sam Fenwick gets insight on what President Trump could be thinking from Matthew Bartlett — a Republican strategist and former…
Signed, sealed, delivered? Trump pushes tariff deadline to August
The US President Donald Trump is due to announce new tariffs for countries who haven't struck trade deals with the US. How are businesses reacting? We'll hear from a business owner in Germany. Also, why the Thai government has decided against gambling on casinos? And a row in India about…
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?…
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…
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?…
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…
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.
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…
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…