US Business body reacts to Donald Trump's "beautiful" bill
Business body in the United States gives reaction to Donald Trump's " big beautiful" bill. It contains tax cuts as well as money for defence spending and funds for his deportation programme.The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has dropped a case which attempted to block Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. It has said the case against the long-closed deal was not in the public interest.Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories as well as looking at the fallout from Manchester United's defeat in the Europa League final. He looks at what impact this could have on their future finances.
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US House passes Trump's mega tax-cut bill
A massive tax and spending bill has just been passed by the US House of Representatives. The so-called mega-bill would extend tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term, end taxes on tips, and increase military and border spending.The sportwear giant Nike is raising prices - but how much of it is down to the global tariff situation, and how much is down to other difficulties in the company?And we look at the Japan's economy - why the price of rice is increasing and how it is affecting Japanese businesses?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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US and South Africa trade talks turn tense
A trade talks meeting turned tense at the White House, when President Trump clashed with South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa over discredited claims of white genocide in South Africa. We hear from a key voice in the president Ramaphosa's advisory council.It's a big week for cryptocurrency - Bitcoin hit an all time high, the stablecoin legislation advance and President Trump get's ready to host his crypto dinner. And will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?
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Will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?
With US President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill facing opposition from both Democrats and fellow Republicans during a rare overnight session in Congress, is America's economy standing at a crossroads? It could bring tax reductions, and tighten the availability of healthcare, but increase the United States' debt by $3 trillion. David Harper speaks to our correspondent in Johannesburg as we examine South Africa's latest attempt to pass a budget, and we look at whether Columbia is possibly the most dangerous place in the world to be a Trade Unionist. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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EU plans fee on cheap Chinese parcels
The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein. We hear from the Chief Executive of the European Consumer Association.Syria has a chance to reboot its economy as the EU lifts some sanctions. We hear from Syrian businesses on what this second chance could mean for them.And Devina Gupta finds out how the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries has had the biggest stock market listing of the year.
About US Business body reacts to Donald Trump's "beautiful" bill
Business body in the United States gives reaction to Donald Trump's " big beautiful" bill. It contains tax cuts as well as money for defence spending and funds for his deportation programme.The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has dropped a case which attempted to block Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. It has said the case against the long-closed deal was not in the public interest.Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories as well as looking at the fallout from Manchester United's defeat in the Europa League final. He looks at what impact this could have on their future finances.
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