From the BBC World Service: As Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner, Canadian businesses that work with American companies are facing a tough decision: continue their trading relationships or try to bring more operations and supply chains home. Also, as card payments rise, the UK sees an unintended benefit for children’s health.

President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on cars, trucks and auto parts imported into the U.S. This is on top of other import taxes already in effect. Analysts say tariffs will affect a broad swath of the vehicles sold in the U.S. — both foreign and domestic. Also on the show: how executive actions can complicate financial planning, why applications for income-driven college loan repayment plans were reopened, and how to boost civic engagement.

Supporters of the U.S. Agency for International Development are heading to Capitol Hill today to lobby lawmakers. The cutting of budgets and jobs at USAID has derailed aid programs globally. Aid groups say even life-saving humanitarian programs the State Department had promised to protect are faltering. Children, especially, could suffer. Plus, the heads of NPR and PBS appeared at a House hearing yesterday. We’ll unpack and add context.

From the BBC World Service: The global auto industry has been rocked by sweeping 25% tariffs on all imports of cars and car parts to the United States under President Donald Trump. Then, Britain is facing issues familiar to many major economies, including a stretched budget, but the U.K. finance minister has set out how she plans to keep the finances in the black — all while upping defense spending.

Bloomberg News is reporting that the Trump administration is considering implementing tariffs on copper, in addition to steel and aluminum. Companies that buy metal for their products are facing higher prices from both foreign and domestic suppliers. Also on the show: a potential ceasefire in the Black Sea agreed to by Russia and Ukraine and a case before the Supreme Court that involves the digital divide and the power of federal agencies.

A year ago this morning, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a container ship. Six construction workers died, a crucial highway link was destroyed, and shipping at the Port of Baltimore was disrupted for weeks. How have businesses in and around the Port been faring? Plus, Napster may turn into an immersive metaverse for music, and job applications from current and former federal employees are up 50%.

From the BBC World Service: Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after parallel talks with U.S. negotiators in Saudi Arabia. We’ll hear the latest. Then, the U.K. Finance Minister is expected to outline cuts to welfare and government spending. And a BBC investigation has found that instead of being recycled, the U.K. is shipping millions of used tires to India.

March Madness is in full swing for both men’s and women’s basketball, but only the former has received a great deal of attention from the sports betting industry. A look at why women’s college hoops, as well as women’s sports in general, are often harder to bet on than their male counterparts. Plus, we look at how economic measures against Chinese shipping could come back to bite U.S. businesses. Also, a glimpse into a new report on how the country is doing on infrastructure. And, we chat with Larry Adam, Chief Investment Officer at Raymond James, about a new report that details the unease in the service sector around recent U.S. economic policies.

Trump Administration’s shuttering of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee, which brought outside expertise to government economic statistics, has raised eyebrows among economists about potential impacts on independent policymaking. Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, speaks with Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about what the administration’s moves could mean. And, a new report says that wages for low-income workers have risen rapidly in recent years — but that may not tell the whole story.

From the BBC World Service: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has passed $100bn in annual revenue for the first time, putting Elon Musk’s Tesla in second place. Also, a visit to Europe’s biggest construction site in the south of Denmark: a $7.5bn tunnel being built under the Baltic Sea to Germany.