The US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imports of copper, which is critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods. Sam Fenwick hears from experts in the industry.
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to move ahead with mass federal job cuts — a plan previously blocked by a lower court. Tens of thousands of government workers could now be at risk.
Plus WeightWatchers, the weight management business, has announced a new era as it emerges from a major debt restructuring. It's after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in May.
Throughout the programme, Sam will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world:
Jessica Khine, a business development consultant based in Malaysia, and Rema Rahman, White House and Legal Affairs editor at The Hill, in Washington.
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President Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries
Japan and South Korea face 25% US tariffs in August. Donald Trump also sent tariff letters to twelve other countries on Monday with details of the tariffs of up to 40% that they could face.
We hear from the US Consumer Technology Association on what tariffs could mean for stores across America. Also, as the trading day starts in Tokyo and with elections on the horizon, we ask how Japan's government will interpret President Trump's latest tariff threat.And how street art is encouraging thousands of tourists back to a once-deserted village in southern Italy.
Throughout the programme, Sam will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Peter Landers, Wall Street Journal Asia Business and Finance Editor in Beijing, and Erin McLaughlin, Senior Economist at the Conference Board in new York.
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Trump signs landmark policy bill into law
President Trump has signed his flagship policy bill into law, slashing taxes and welfare while increasing funding for the military and immigration enforcement. But what impact will this have on the U.S. economy and its global relationships? As new tariffs threaten EU agricultural exports, can trade deals be secured before tensions escalate?Plus, we take a look at Velvet Sundown — the mysterious band pulling in over 850,000 monthly Spotify listeners without a single live performance, interview, or identifiable member.
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' clears final hurdle in congress
Donald Trump's flagship finance bill has finally passed through congress. But what does it mean for the economy – and for low-income Americans relying on federal support? Plus, Hollywood rolls out yet another Superman reboot – is there still an appetite for the caped crusader? And with Oasis reuniting on stage, we explore the tour merchandise expected to rake in millions.
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What's in Vietnam's new trade deal with the US?
President Trump has announced a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese goods under a new trade deal. In return, Vietnam will remove all tariffs on American imports.Also, members of Congress locked in debate over Trump’s major finance bill. And as Del Monte declares bankruptcy - are we all falling out of love with canned food?
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