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President Trump has threatened a 200% tariffs on alcohol imported from the EU in response to the EU's plan to impose a 50% tariff on US whiskey

The Canadian government says it will follow ‘dollar-by-dollar’ approach and institute 25% tariffs on US imports. This comes after the EU announced its own tariffs on US goods. President Trump says "whatever they charge us with, we're charging them". Rahul Tandon speaks to EU, Canadian and US businesses.

Spotify paid out a record £7.7 billion to the music industry last year.

And why does the internet have a memory problem?

Canada and the United States have each backtracked on some tariff threats amid further trade turmoil. But America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports on Wednesday.

As the world awaits to hear if Russia will agree on a ceasefire, we hear what it could mean for Ukraine’s economy.

Why is China's president pushing for the country to be a global leader of AI by 2030?

And, as Manchester United plans to build a $2 billion stadium, Rahul Tandon asks can they afford it?

How are tariffs fuelling the decline in US markets and Canadian patriotism? US markets are down today after President Trump refused to rule out recession in an interview. The Nasdaq suffered its worst day in several years, closing down by four percent.

The tariffs have also prompted a surge in Canadian patriotism. Rahul Tandon speaks to an app developer making buying local easier.

And why are we talking about instant noodles?

Ports in the United States are experiencing ‘record levels of activities’ due to the tariffs and businesses trying to stock up to avoid the threat of tariffs and trade war.

And also we hear about hundreds of female tennis players on the WTA tour will be eligible for twelve months' paid maternity leave.

Rahul Tandon will be joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fermin Koop, environment and climate reporter; and in Lahore, Pakistan, Mehmal Sarfraz, journalist and analyst.

Donald Trump’s administration has backtracked further from its threat to impose sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, in a major climbdown.

Presenter Rahul Tandon hears from guests in the US and Bangladesh following the suspension of tariffs on auto imports from Mexico and Canada.

We also examine how Donald Trump’s 90-day funding freeze for aid projects will impact Bangladeshi society.

And uncover what makes the new computer game, Two Point Museum, so appealing after rave reviews.

On the programme, we'll explore the ripple effects of U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

President Trump is scheduled to address Congress, during which he is expected to discuss new U.S. trade tariffs and the situation in Ukraine. This address marks his first major speech since returning to the White House.

Plus, we'll examine how these tariffs could lead to higher car prices for U.S. motorists.

And the Chinese government presents a review of its achievements last year and economic goals for 2025 before the annual meeting of China’s rubber stamp parliament, the National People’s Congress.

US President Donald Trump has ordered a halt to all military aid deliveries to Ukraine. This decision follows closely on the heels of his intense meeting with President Zelensky at the White House.

Also on the programme, we examine reactions to Trump’s confirmation of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

We discuss the broader implications of these measures, including their potential impact on U.S. consumer prices and the strategies Canadian manufacturers are adopting to cope with the increased costs.

Unprecedented scenes in the White House as President Trump and President Zelensky get into a furious row in front of the cameras, which have likely ended any immediate prospect of a deal on peace, or Ukraine's minerals.

What will it mean for Kyiv's security, America's role in Europe, and Russia's territorial ambitions?

Also the consequences of Donald Trump's plans to make English the official US language, we hear if it could affect some businesses.

Meanwhile, why Africa is taking steps to protect its offshore internet cables, and 'fat finger' failures - how one mistakenly turned $280 into $81trillion.

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.