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European defence manufacturers' share prices jump

Investors expect European countries to substantially increase defence spending.

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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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The world trade war ramps up

China, Mexico and Canada begin to respond to President Trump’s tariffs

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Trump's tariffs escalate global trade tensions

Key trading nations are formulating their countermeasures

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Tariff confusion

Talks on tariffs continue between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Donald Trump announces a one-month postponement for auto tariffs

The delay comes after Donald Trump met with the CEOs of the Big Three automakers

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How does Europe continue to fund Ukraine's war effort?

As Europe pledges to spend much more on defence, is the continent able to afford it?

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Donald Trump backtracks on some tariffs

Donald Trump signs a deal to suspend some tariffs for Canada and Mexico.

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Political drama in Canada

We explore the economic forces shaping Canada's leadership contest.

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Ports in the US see record levels of activity in anticipation of a global trade war

Ports in the US have seen high levels of activity due to worries of tariffs.

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China’s tariffs on US farm products take effect

Trade war affects US farming

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Tariffs: It's a bad day for the US markets

US markets are down today—could uncertainty over tariffs be fuelling the decline?

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US markets under pressure as Trump targets Canada with new tariffs

Trump targets Canada with even more tariffs

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Tariffs, threats and backtracking

But America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports.

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South Africa’s budget deadlock: Treasury proposes smaller VAT hike

South Africa’s Treasury has unveiled a revised budget with a smaller VAT hike

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Tariffs: The EU and Canada retaliate

Canada and the EU have announced reciprocal levies on US goods.

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Should Germany rethink its debt strategy?

Germany plans to loosen constitutional debt limits

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU alcohol

He was responding to the EU's plan to impose a 50% tariff on US whiskey

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Lebanon's economic crisis: is there a way forward?

Efforts to pull Lebanon out of its economic crisis, as IMF warns of challenges ahead

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Gold hits $3,000 per ounce

Gold soars to $3,000; Canada's new PM faces economic woes.

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Trade turmoil hits the global economy

Tariffs will hit world growth and raise inflation, says a major global policy forum.

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OECD says Mexico economy will shrink due to US tariffs

Mexico is now forecast to contract by 1.3% this year and shrink a further 0.6% next year

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Germany passes historic debt reform

The German parliament has passed a vote on a historic debt reform.

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How has Ukraine’s energy infrastructure survived the war?

Ukraine's power plants have been the subject of missile assaults

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Turmoil on Turkish markets after arrests

Turkey's currency falls after the detainment of Istanbul's mayor.

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First broadcast 19/03/2025 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

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Trade wars: China targets Canada

China is imposing tariffs on Canada. We hear from a seafood exporter.

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First broadcast 20/03/2025 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

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How a fire shut down Europe's busiest airport

Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, will be closed all day following a fire.

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Africa's economic future: growth or uncertainty?

Africa is projected to be world's second fastest growing region

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