BBC World Business Report

World Business Report

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
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38 Episodes
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Global markets slide as Trump tariffs hit stocks

World leaders, businesses, and consumers have started to grapple with what tariffs announced by the US president Donald Trump really mean. Global markets are already reacting, with volatility in stocks, currency shifts, and businesses weighing the costs of these tariffs. China has angrily condemned Donald Trump's announcement of swingeing tariff…
3 Apr 11AM 26 min

Trump unveils broad new tariffs

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping set of new tariffs targeting countries that export products to the United States. The announcement includes a significant 34 percent tariff on imports from China and a 20 percent tariff on goods from the European Union. The White House stated that the…
2 Apr 6PM 27 min

Trump's tariffs "Liberation Day" arrives

Global leaders are warning of the negative impact across the world ahead of Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs – expected to be announced later. The White House says President Trump wants to improve American competitiveness in what it's calling "liberation day". Analysts say US importers would be likely to pass…
2 Apr 11AM 26 min

What do we know about ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs?

What do we know about Donal Trumps ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs? On Wednesday Trump will announce the tariffs the US will impose on its trading partners Argentina’s poverty rate has fallen dramatically. Argentinien journalist Fermin Koop tells us more And Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan have been confirmed as part of…
1 Apr 8PM 29 min

Vietnam seeks deal with US amid Trump's tariff threats

With President Donald Trump set to announce a wide range of new tariffs on Wednesday, Andrew Peach takes a closer look at Vietnam, where the government is not adopting a tough stance but is instead aiming to strike a deal. We also examine how the war in Ukraine has accelerated…
1 Apr 11AM 28 min

Businesses prepare for Trumps ‘Liberation Day’

Businesses prepare for Trumps ‘Liberation Day’ as the United States heads towards massive introduction of import taxes later this week Japan is one of the US’s biggest investors. How will they cope with tariffs? We hear from Stephen Nagy Professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo. We also hear…
31 Mar 6PM 29 min

Myanmar earthquake: assessing the humanitarian and economic toll

As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, the official death toll has now exceeded two thousand. Sam Fenwick examines the country's economy as rescue operations continue and preparations for rebuilding begin. The world watches closely as President Trump’s so-called "Liberation Day" on tariffs approaches. Plus South African…
31 Mar 11AM 28 min

Myanmar Earthquake: How does aid get to where it’s needed?

Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has made a rare request for international help after a powerful earthquake hit the centre of the country, flattening buildings and bridges. The US vice president, JD Vance, has accused Denmark of underinvesting in the security of Greenland and leaving it vulnerable. The Canadian…
28 Mar 7PM 29 min

UN reacts to Myanmar earthquake

Myanmar's military rulers have appealed for international help after a massive earthquakes Australians will head to the polls on May 3rd, after the prime minister Anthony Albanese called a federal election And America is seeking to import eggs from European countries as they're in short supply due to the aviation…
28 Mar 12PM 28 min

Canada defiant on Trump car tariffs

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the United States is no longer a reliable partner after President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on car imports. Rahul Tandon speaks to businesses in both the US and Canada. China's biggest company, Tencent Holdings, has made more than a billion-dollar investment…
27 Mar 7PM 29 min

Trump announces tax on imported cars

President Trump has announced a 25% import tax on cars and car parts coming into US. The president said the measure would lead to "tremendous growth" for the industry. China has reportedly ordered state-owned firms to pause new deals with businesses linked to Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, following his…
27 Mar 12PM 29 min

Trump targets the auto industry in new tariffs

The US President Donald Trump has announced plans for long-promised tariffs on automotive imports shipped into the United States, and the tariffs will go into effect on 2nd April and will apply to finished cars and trucks that are shipped into the United States. Also, Maryland is marking one year…
26 Mar 7PM 29 min

UK announces extra $2.8 bn for defence

The UK announces an extra $2.8 billion to be spent on defence. The announcement was made as part of the UK Chancellors, Rachel Reeve’s, Spring Budget. At least twenty-four people have been killed in the deadliest forest fires in South Korea's history. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated…
26 Mar 12PM 27 min

Ceasefire terms: Is Russia lying?

Ukraine's President Zelensky says Russia is "lying" about the terms of their Black Sea ceasefire. Russia, in turn, insists that certain sanctions on banks, insurers, and food exporters must be lifted before the ceasefire takes effect. Can reshoring work in Canada? Plus, why are consumers turning their backs on orange…
25 Mar 7PM 29 min

Ukraine and Russia agree Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire on the Black Sea. The White House says Russia and Ukraine have agreed a safe passage for commercial shipping Tesla’s sales in Europe fall despite upswing in electric vehicle market And a cryptocurrency company is planning to roll out mini-power plants to…
25 Mar 12PM 28 min

Trump vows tariffs on Venezuela oil buyers

President Trump said that any country buying oil or gas from Venezuela will pay a 25% tariff on trades with the US. He also said he may give some countries a tariff break. Why has a popular DNA testing firm filed for bankruptcy? Roger Hearing finds out how Chinese electric…
24 Mar 7PM 28 min

Turkish economy under pressure from anti-government protests

Anti-Government protests in Turkey have reached levels not seen in more than a decade. How will it affect Turkish economy? Will Russia reach a Black Sea deal? We head to China, where executives from 80 multinationals -- ranging from Apple and Blackstone to Pfizer and FedEx -- are gathered in…
24 Mar 12PM 28 min

Africa's economic future: growth or uncertainty?

Some forecasts place Africa as the world’s second-fastest-growing region in 2025, trailing only East Asia. But with uncertainty clouding the global economic outlook, Ed Butler explores whether the continent can maintain its growth momentum with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, Africa's largest commercial lender. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s parliament has introduced…
21 Mar 7PM 29 min

How a fire shut down Europe's busiest airport

Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, says it will be closed all day because of a fire at an electrical substation. Thousands of people and global flights have been affected. So how has such a major transport hub failed? Andrew Peach speaks to an expert in emergency planning.
21 Mar 12PM 5 min

Myanmar's scam centres: Why do they exist?

Thousands of people have been forced to work in Chinese-run scam centres in Myanmar, carrying out online fraud targeting victims around the world. Ed Butler explores why these centres exist—and hear the remarkable story of one woman who managed to escape. Also, China imposes a fresh wave of tariffs on…
20 Mar 7PM 29 min
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