Episodes

  • Copper, critical minerals, 'Trump effect', SCOTUS and Starbucks

    Copper, critical minerals, 'Trump effect', SCOTUS and Starbucks
    Jul 9 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump broadens his trade war, slapping a 50% tariff on copper. The White House's 'Trump Effect' website takes credit for investment made before his term began. We look at how U.S. buyers of critical minerals can bypass China’s export ban. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Trump to pursue mass federal layoffs. And, can CEO Brian Niccol turn Starbucks around? Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Tariffs, Netanyahu, Gaza plans and Musk’s political ambitions

    Tariffs, Netanyahu, Gaza plans and Musk’s political ambitions
    Jul 8 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump fires off more than a dozen letters to countries as he pushes back the tariff deadline. Hopes fade as rescue efforts continue for Texas flood victims. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a charm offensive to the White House, while a controversial new plan for Gazans emerges. Trump says he will resume weapons shipments to Kyiv. Plus, can Elon Musk pull off the formation of a new political party? Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Texas flooding, Trump-Musk, Netanyahu in Washington and Ukraine landmines

    Texas flooding, Trump-Musk, Netanyahu in Washington and Ukraine landmines
    Jul 7 2025
    Rescue teams are searching flood-stricken central Texas for a fourth day, looking for dozens of people still missing after catastrophic flooding. President Donald Trump calls Elon Musk's plans to form a new political party "ridiculous". Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes his discussions with Trump will help advance talks on a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal. Plus, Kyiv is quitting a treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota

    Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota
    Jul 4 2025
    US President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation clears its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress – we look at how he persuaded hawks and skeptics. After a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump is set to speak to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Plus, Liverpool and Portugal mourn Diogo Jota. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Trump's tax bill passes, jobs report, Diogo Jota and Gaza

    Trump's tax bill passes, jobs report, Diogo Jota and Gaza
    Jul 3 2025
    The U.S. House passes President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, cementing his command of Congress. June saw solid U.S. jobs growth. Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Hamas says it’s considering Trump’s ceasefire plan. Plus, how USAID cuts to rape survivor kits risk lives in Congo. *This podcast has been updated to reflect the U.S. House passage of President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill. Find our recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Diddy, tax bill and UK gilts

    Diddy, tax bill and UK gilts
    Jul 2 2025
    *Updated. Sean "Diddy" Combs is found guilty on prostitution charges, but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering counts that could have put him behind bars for life. The tax bill on its way to a U.S. House vote and UK bonds move on tears in parliament. Find our recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Big Beautiful Bill's Senate pass, heat domes and Dalai Lama

    Big Beautiful Bill's Senate pass, heat domes and Dalai Lama
    Jul 1 2025
    The U.S. Senate has passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill. The development is likely to irk Elon Musk whose company subsidies have been threatened because of his criticism of the bill. Europe and the US have suffered under recent heat domes - what are they? Tiny Tuvalu, threatened by rising sea levels, seeks assurance from the US that its citizens won't be barred. Plus, how the next Dalai Lama is chosen. *This podcast has been updated to include the U.S. Senate's passage of the tax cut and spending bill. Find our recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Canada U-turn, vote-a-rama, ICE raids and birthright

    Canada U-turn, vote-a-rama, ICE raids and birthright
    Jun 30 2025
    Canada has scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Senate Republicans pushed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill forward in a marathon weekend session. Farmers and workers say ICE raids are leaving crops unharvested in California. And immigrants scramble for clarity after the Supreme Court's birthright ruling. Find the recommended read here. Our weekend episode on Australia's mushroom trial is here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins