US president Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping were in talks for more than two hours today. It’s their first call in over three months, but has anything come out it to help the trade impasse between Washington and Beijing? With the details murky, Roger Hearing dissects what any deal between the world's largest two economies could be. Also, we hear from two farmers in Pennsylvania and New York about the added stress they're feeling amid the curse of trade uncertainty. Elsewhere, are German rail operators cancelling trains to help their reputation? And the new pop up 'Fat Mall' which is hoping to help plus-sized customers. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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TikTok talks: who wins if Washington strikes a deal?
The future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance today with two President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi jinping talking over the phone. Will Bain gathers fresh perspectives on why the short video app matters so much to American users and creators.Also, Premier League tickets are flooding dodgy resale sites, despite UK laws. So what’s the risk for fans?And in India, the latest iPhone launch sparked a frenzy queues formed from the crack of dawn as eager buyers tried to get their hands on Apple’s newest drop.
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Disney suspends talk show host
Disney has suspends top U.S. talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over controversial political remarks. We look at the business reasons and ramifications behind the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.US President Trump has warned European leaders to stop buying Russian oil. He said that cutting off those revenues is the key to ending the war in Ukraine.Plus, could artificial intelligence replace newsrooms? Sam Gruet asks that questions as news start-ups around the world are using AI-generated presenters.(Photo: Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. Credit: Reuters/Mike Blake)
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Trump and Starmer forge tech alliance
President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed what they’re calling a Tech Prosperity Deal, committing to deeper UK–US cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear power. Leanna Brynne explores what this means for tech businesses. And Zoom’s head for Europe and the Middle East explains how the company is pivoting to AI in its bid to reshape the way we work.
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
The US central bank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term. But what does this actually mean for companies? We speak to two business owners to find out their thoughts. ank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term.
Pomp and pageantry as King Charles welcomes the US president to the UK. We’ll be hearing what kind of reception Donald Trump has received.And the state visit also coincides with a major tech deal between the two allies. But can state visits really help economic ties? A former British deputy ambassador to the US gives us his insight.
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