President Trump wants the US government to take a share when American companies succeed
How the US Republicans moved from the free market and a small state to big interventions in the American economy?Why Chinese EV makers have got ahead of Tesla?And if you're running a business in Russia, why you can't advertise on social media from next week?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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India labels Trump's tariffs 'unfair and unjust'
With Washington's time window for a USA-India trade deal closed, Indian exporters are now dealing with 50% tariffs on many goods sold to the States. US president Donald Trump says it's to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil, but India prime minister Modi has criticised the levies as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable." Roger Hearing speaks to USA-India trade specialist Gunjan Bagla about what this could mean for both countries. Elsewhere Donald Trump has threatened the billionaire financier, George Soros, with an indictment for racketeering. We hear how professional golfers are surviving in Africa, while London's transport chiefs are trying to end commuters growing aggravation of having to listen to other people's music and entertainment on trains and buses. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in
Indian exporters now face 50% tariffs on goods heading to the US. We hear how they’re coping.Also, Europe’s car industry says the EU’s green plan to cut emissions could actually backfire.And over in America, Cracker Barrel tried to give its famous logo a makeover, but after an online uproar, the ‘Old Timer’ is here to stay.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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US central bank governor to sue Trump
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit challenging her removal by President Donald Trump, marking a major escalation in the president's battle with the US central bank. So does President Trump have the power to fire the governor? Roger Hearing hears from a legal expert.
And in just a few hours’ time, unless there's a last-minute change of heart, Indians will be dealing with 50% tariffs on most exports to the United States. It's punishment for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, which Washington argues helps finance Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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Growing pressure on the US Federal Reserve
President Trump wants Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook removed over fraud allegations. She insists she’s staying put.Generation Z — the late ’90s and 2010s crowd now making their mark as a new force in retail investing.And in our Africa series, we explore why South Africa’s film industry is aiming for the global stage.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.