World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Trump's tariffs escalate global trade tensions
Key trading nations are formulating their countermeasures
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The world trade war ramps up
China, Mexico and Canada begin to respond to President Trump’s tariffs
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Trump confirms 25% tariffs on canada and Mexico
Sweeping 25% tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday
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European defence manufacturers' share prices jump
Investors expect European countries to substantially increase defence spending.
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Is the US-Ukraine deal off the table?
Unprecedented scenes in the White House may have ended any immediate prospect of a deal
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Free trade for India and EU?
The EU hopes to conclude a free trade agreement with India by the end of this year.
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Donald Trump set to impose delayed tariffs
President Trump is expected to bring in tariffs which had been delayed.
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Crypto: The biggest heist ever
The FBI has accused North Korea of stealing $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.
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Donald Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on the EU
EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says
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BP turns its back on renewables
BP plans to raise oil and gas spending and cut its renewable energy investments.
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Ukraine reach minerals deal with US
Reports suggest that the US has dropped some of its more drastic demands
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Singapore: AI taking over jobs
Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles because of AI.
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How will Ukraine's minerals deal with the US look?
Will President Zelensky sign the deal?
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Germany has a new chancellor
The man set to lead Germany, Friedrich Merz, is facing challenges already.
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Apple in UK government row
Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK.
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Germany heads for crucial election
We hear from businesses and economists on the most pressing issues
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Mexico vs US: guns, drugs and trade
President Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups.
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Students protest in Indonesia over government budget cuts
Hundreds have taken part in ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations
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What could quantum computing mean for the business world?
Microsoft says powerful quantum computers could come in years, not decades.
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Will fresh EU sanctions on Russia work?
Brussels plans to target aluminium exports and ban more Russian state media
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The future of US-Russia economic relations
The US and Russia say they intend to have economic and investment links
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Does Russia’s economy need a peace deal?
Western sanctions, inflation, and businesses under strain
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Who’s spent what on the war in Ukraine?
European leaders meet in Paris to discuss military spending
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EU leaders gather to discuss defence
Could Europe ramp-up defence spending to fill US deficit
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Who's going to fund Ukraine's war effort?
Ukraine's President meets the US Vice President at the Munich security conference.
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What Trump tariffs targeting countries mean for businesses and consumers
What tariffs targeting countries mean for businesses and prices in the US and the world
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Trump tariffs: What does this mean for businesses?
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on all US imports.
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Honda-Nissan merger talks collapse
Honda-Nissan multi-billion-dollar merger collapses
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What impact could high inflation in the US have?
Donald Trump promised to bring prices down, but energy prices in America continue to rise
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Mobile data price hike in Nigeria sparks anger
Nigerian mobile users alarmed at prospect of more big price rises