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.

We discuss President Donald Trump’s plans to bring in delayed tariffs for goods coming from in Mexico, and Canada. He says they are failing to curb the export of the drug fentanyl. We hear from a former editor of the Washington Post after its current owner Jeff Bezos declares the paper will in future only publish opinion pieces that support personal liberties. We examine the success of the Japanese pocket-monster cartoon franchise, Pokeman. It has captured the world's imagination over the last 29 years, and we hear from its boss.

Presenter Roger Hearing is joined by Simon Littlewood the President of ACG Global and Crew Chief, The Raffles Crew' from Singapore and Business consultant Gaby Castro-Fontoura from Uruguay.

The US president Donald Trump said his administration would soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the EU. Who will win in this trade war?

We look at Nvidia's first earnings report since shock debut of Chinese AI DeepSeek.

We find out why Russian cinemas are looking forward to start negotiations with Hollywood studios.

And how the Maha Kumbh Mela affecting Indian economy?

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Ukrainian officials say a deal has been reached between Kyiv and Washington on the joint exploitation of Ukraine's mineral resources. What will happen next?

Also, we look at a growing trend - the cutback aid programs across the globe - how will it affect African countries?

We look at the blackouts in Chile...

And will tech giant Apple change its diversity practices?

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Could we see a deal this week between Ukraine and the US on Ukraine's valuable mineral deposits?

President Trump says it's very close and he is expecting President Zelensky to sign it in Washington in the coming days.

But what would such a deal involve? And how much are the minerals really worth?

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