The U.S. and China may extend their tariff truce, but it hinges on Trump’s approval. We hear from a former U.S. Ambassador to China and check in with small business owners.Is Boeing showing signs of recovery? The plane maker narrowed its losses and reported a sharp rise in aircraft deliveries.Plus, Sam Fenwick finds out how natural disasters have cost the world $131 billion so far this year.Throughout the program, Sam will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world - Takara Small, National Technology Columnist for CBC in Canada and Zyma slam, Senior Reporter for The Daily Star in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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US-EU trade deal: A mixed industry response
European exports to the U.S. are about to face a steep 15% tariff—while American goods heading to Europe will face a zero tariff rate. We hear from the alcohol and automobile industries affected by these tariffs and why the former EU Trade Commissioner has called the deal 'a mistake'.Plus, Sam Fenwick explores the global surge in popularity for women’s football and what it means for the future of the sport.Throughout the program, Sam will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world—Peter Morici, economist and Professor of Business at the University of Maryland in the United States and Business Consultant Jessica Khine in Malaysia.
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Wall Street ends another week at record highs
It's been a busy few weeks on Wall Street's financial market, as stock valuations are close to record levels. The S&P 500 index has hit a string of all-time peaks this month, while US corporate borrowing costs are nearing their lowest level in decades, and Nvidia became the first company worth $4 trillion.
The United States Treasury has lifted sanctions on several individuals and companies accused of supplying arms to Myanmar's military regime, leading to an outcry by human rights groups.
And with Donald Trump doing diplomacy on the golf course in Scotland—is doing business on the green a good thing?
Throughout the program, Roger Hearing will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world—Gaby Castro-Fontoura, Director, Sunny Sky Solutions, who's in Punta Del Este, Uruguay, and Michael Janda, Business Editor, ABC News Australia, in Sydney.
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Trump clashes with US central bank chair over building renovation
President Donald Trump claims further renovation budget overruns, adding pressure on US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Roger Hearing hears a reaction from Loretta Mester, the former Cleveland Fed President.
World’s largest fan convention, Comicon 2025 is kicking off in San Diego, which brings over $180 million into the city. And as women’s football has been dominating the sporting agenda this week, both in Africa and Europe, we look at where women’s teams must compete for investment and coverage with the men.
Throughout the program, Roger will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world—Alexander Kaufman, award-winning reporter and the author of the newsletter Field Notes on Substack, who's in New York, and Mehmal Sarfraz, journalist and analyst, normally based in Lahore but currently in California.
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Can the US and EU seal a trade deal in time?
After the Japanese trade deal with the US, there are reports that an agreement with the European Union is very near.Also, presenter Roger Hearing takes a look at how algae is damaging the fishing industry in Australia.And Iran struggles under a heatwave that makes normal life impossible.
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