World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Shein store opening in Paris draws protests
The Chinese online retailer Shein is opening its first permanent shop, using floor space in the prestigious BHV department store in the French capital Paris. But how is this seen in France? Leanna Byrne hears from a protestor and one of the managers of the building. Also, the Chinese government…
Supreme Court to consider legality of Donald Trump's trade war
Ed Butler talks with the owner of a Chicago toy importer who's brought his tariff fight all the way to the Supreme Court. From Wednesday, the Supreme Court will determine whether wide-ranging import taxes imposed by President Trump are legal. Also on the show, one of America's best-known TV economists…
Tesla’s shipments are powering down in China
Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales of Model 3 and Model Y fell nearly 10% in October from a year earlier, reversing a 2.8% increase in September. Leanna Byrne hears from Mark Rainford, founder of Inside China Auto based in Shanghai. Nintendo said it aims to sell 19 million Switch 2…
US shutdown set to enter record sixth week
The US government’s been shut down for more than a month now, and if it carries on past this Wednesday it will become the longest shutdown in US history. A group of 500 leading travel-related businesses have signed a letter asking Congress to end the month-long impasse, citing worries about…
US Government shutdown close to becoming the longest in history
The US government shutdown appears on course to be the longest in history after President Trump made clear he has no plans to negotiate with Democrats over healthcare costs. Leanna Byrne hears from a worker and a food bank in New York. Also, Kimberly-Clark, the company behind Huggies and Kleenex,…
Hurricane Melissa set to hurt Jamaican economy hard
Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaican economy with a huge trail of damage and a massive repair bill to sort out. Some reports suggest the country could face losses of over $14 billion. Presenter Will Bain hears from people on the ground in the country. We also examine why there has been…