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A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.... more
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 849 episodes available.
April 02, 2025Trump's tariff bazooka: How did the pverious trade war impact the economy?With US President poised to unveil his "Liberation Day" tariff plan, Yuka Royer takes a look at how world leaders have been saying and how the trade war in his previous term impacted the US economy and exports. Also, with another major tariff hike - a 25% duty on car imports to the US - taking effect on Thursday, we look at how the global auto industry has been reacting. Plus, Tesla's Q1 sales drop 13% year-on-year amid a growing backlash against Elon Musk. ...more9minPlay
April 02, 2025European businesses brace for Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'Around the world, investors and businesses are anxiously awaiting the unveiling of US President Donald Trump's ''reciprocal tariffs" later this Wednesday. In this edition, we discuss what shape those different tariffs could take. We also ask the head of France Logistique, Anne-Marie Idrac, how businesses that form the backbone of the French supply chain are preparing for what could be a transformative moment for global trade....more8minPlay
March 31, 2025Myanmar quake: Economic losses from disaster could exceed nation's GDPThe USGS has warned that the final death toll from the magnitude-7.7 quake in Myanmar could top 100,000 and that the economic losses may exceed the country's GDP. Since the 2021 coup, the nation of 51 million people has been facing an unprecedented "polycrisis" marked by economic collapse, civil war, climate hazards and deepening poverty. Plus, France's competition watchdog has imposed a €150 million fine on Apple over its App Tracking Transparency privacy feature. ...more7minPlay
March 31, 2025Asian economies brace for new Trump tariffs on 'Liberation Day'South Korea, Japan and China hold a top-level trade summit as Asia braces for new "reciprocal" tariffs from Washington on Wednesday that are expected to target countries with the largest and longest US trade imbalances. Meanwhile, Asian stock indexes plummet on trade war fears, and Mexico re-launches a decades-old "buy local" programme aimed in part at countering cheap Chinese imports....more7minPlay
March 27, 2025Nutrition for Growth summit: Leaders call for solidarity amid funding crisisA major summit to discuss global efforts to tackle malnutrition has kicked off in Paris. The meeting comes as international humanitarian organisations face a funding crisis sparked by the Trump administration halting a majority of the US's foreign aid programmes. Plus, Canada's prime minister says the United States is no longer a reliable partner in trade, as governments around the world weigh responses to Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on cars. ...more6minPlay
March 27, 2025Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign cars and partsUS President Donald Trump has expanded his trade war with 25 percent tariffs on foreign cars due to take effect in April, with car parts to follow in May. The move could devastate the manufacturing sector in Canada and Mexico, with economists warning that consumers will face higher, sticker prices. We take a closer look....more7minPlay
March 26, 2025EU wants citizens to stockpile supplies to last three days in case of crisisAmid rising threats from war, climate change and disease, the EU is urging every household to stockpile enough food and supplies to last three days in case of a crisis. Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib also called for building up the EU's strategic reserves of critical resources to respond to "every type of emergency including chemical, biological and nuclear threats". Plus, amid Donald Trump's tariff wars, a majority of French adults are in favour of boycotting American goods. Read moreFrench survival guide: Preparing for war?...more7minPlay
March 26, 2025UK's Reeves expected to boost defence spending in 'Spring Statement'The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is delivering her "Spring Statement" this Wednesday and is expected to announce a boost in defence spending, as well as cuts to welfare benefits and civil service costs. The Labour government is fighting back accusations of austerity. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn looks at the innovative ways in which US construction companies are working to fix the country's housing shortage, such as with 3D printing....more7minPlay
March 25, 202523andMe users urged to delete accounts, protect DNA data after bankruptcy filingAttorney generals in several US states have warned users to delete their accounts and protect their data, after 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection and its CEO stepped down on Sunday. The company is best known for its saliva test kits that enable users to track their ancestry, but it has been struggling with the fallout of a massive data leak in 2023. Plus, a French entrepreneur hopes to revive Tupperware after buying the bankrupt airtight container maker's French business. ...more6minPlay
March 25, 2025Trump promises 25% tariffs on all countries that buy Venezuelan oil and gasUS President Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela. The move is intended to reduce the lifeline that Venezuela's oil and gas represents for Nicolas Maduro's regime. Trump also accuses Caracas of purposefully sending gang members to the United States. Also in this edition, our correspondents in Germany head to the town of Lüdenscheid to get a better sense of the country's infrastructure crisis....more6minPlay
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 849 episodes available.