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US tariffs of up to 250 percent - that’s what pharmaceutical imports could soon be facing But what would this mean for the makers and distributors of non-branded medicines? We’ll be speaking to an association representing them.

Is Europe turning its back on Tesla? Electric car sales from the company continue to drop in Europe, but sales from Chinese electric carmaker BYD are on the rise. An automotive analyst tells us why.

And WhatsApp says it has shut down almost seven million accounts linked to scammers in the first half of the year. WhatsApp’s external affairs director explains more.

India is one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil, but President Trump wants that to stop. He’s threatened India with even more tariffs, a move that India says is both‘unjustified’ and ‘unreasonable.’ We’ll be getting reaction to the mounting tensions between the two countries.

The world’s richest man could get richer as Tesla’s board moves to give CEO Elon Musk a bigger stake to keep him at the company. We’ll hear from a Tesla investor.

And we look at the new trend of 'fake' weddings - for those who enjoy wedding parties, but don’t know anyone getting married.

The US jobs market has taken a sharp turn - 73,000 jobs were added last month, marking the weakest monthly gain since the Covid pandemic. Economists were caught off guard, and revised figures show earlier job creation was also far lower than first reported. Democrats blame President Trump’s trade policy for hurting business confidence.

Meanwhile, trade tensions are rising. Trump has imposed steep new tariffs on some Canadian goods.

A jury in Florida has ordered Tesla to pay more than $2,000,000 after finding the company's autopilot technology was partly to blame for a fatal crash.

And we take a lighter look and head to Edinburgh, where the world's largest arts jamboree is underway.

The final countdown in on for President Trump's tariff deadline. Without deals in the next few hours, dozens of countries will face the cost of sharply higher tax rates on goods they export to the US - up to close to 50% in some cases. We hear from some of these countries, and ask is Donald Trump winning his trade war?

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European exports to the U.S. are about to face a steep 15% tariff—while American goods heading to Europe will face a zero tariff rate. We hear from the alcohol and automobile industries affected by these tariffs and why the former EU Trade Commissioner has called the deal 'a mistake'.

Plus, Sam Fenwick explores the global surge in popularity for women’s football and what it means for the future of the sport.

Throughout the program, Sam will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world—Peter Morici, economist and Professor of Business at the University of Maryland in the United States and Business Consultant Jessica Khine in Malaysia.

The U.S. and China may extend their tariff truce, but it hinges on Trump’s approval. We hear from a former U.S. Ambassador to China and check in with small business owners.

Is Boeing showing signs of recovery? The plane maker narrowed its losses and reported a sharp rise in aircraft deliveries.

Plus, Sam Fenwick finds out how natural disasters have cost the world $131 billion so far this year.

Throughout the program, Sam will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world - Takara Small, National Technology Columnist for CBC in Canada and Zyma slam, Senior Reporter for The Daily Star in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

It's been a busy few weeks on Wall Street's financial market, as stock valuations are close to record levels. The S&P 500 index has hit a string of all-time peaks this month, while US corporate borrowing costs are nearing their lowest level in decades, and Nvidia became the first company worth $4 trillion.

President Donald Trump claims further renovation budget overruns, adding pressure on US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Roger Hearing hears a reaction from Loretta Mester, the former Cleveland Fed President.

And as women’s football has been dominating the sporting agenda this week, both in Africa and Europe, we look at where women’s teams must compete for investment and coverage with the men.

After the Japanese trade deal with the US, there are reports that an agreement with the European Union is very near.

Also, presenter Roger Hearing takes a look at how algae is damaging the fishing industry in Australia.

And Iran struggles under a heatwave that makes normal life impossible.

President Donald Trump has announced a major trade deal with Japan, introducing a 15% U.S. tariff on Japanese goods. The news comes as the Philippines and Indonesia join Vietnam in securing tariff reductions from Washington.

Plus Roger Hearing examines a tough road ahead for U.S. car-makers grappling with global trade tensions.

And could modern science finally crack the age-old quest to turn other metals into gold?