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What’s really in Trump’s Greenland framework deal?
Global economic tensions over Greenland may be fading, but the uncertainty is prompting questions about whether some of America’s trade partners should look to diversify into new markets. Also, the film Sinners sets a new Oscars record with sixteen nominations, but do more nominations always translate into higher box office…
Could a Jeff Bezos satellite network rival Starlink?
Blue Origin, the company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, says it will launch a new satellite-based communications network called TeraWave. We find out if it could eventually rival Elon Musk's Starlink, which currently dominates the satellite internet market. Plus, the conversation in Davos switches to the economic future of…
Trump backs down from tariff threats over Greenland dispute
President Trump makes a u-turn on tariffs after reaching a framework for a future deal over Greenland. Leanna Byrne asks - what do we know about this deal? We also follow the US Supreme Court hearing involving Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who denies allegations of misrepresenting her home ownership…
Snap cuts deal to settle social media addiction lawsuit
The settlement comes just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in LA
Davos dominated by President Trump's ambition of Greenland
The World Economic Forum at the Swiss resort of Davos has been dominated by President Trump's ambition to take control of Greenland, and his threat to impose tariffs on European countries that resist. EU leaders could be hitting back with tariffs of their own. So, what are the market reactions…
US Dollar falls as Trump doubles down on Greenland
President Trump insists there’s ‘no going back’ on taking control of the island
Donald Trump steps up pressure over Greenland
The US President remains committed to taking control of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, leading to strong push back from European leaders. We get reaction from the Duncan Edwards, CEO of the BritishAmerican Business trade body and Matthew Bartlett, Republican strategist and who worked in the State Department during the…
New flare up in European/US Trade relations over Greenland
Leaders of European countries have reacted angrily to the threat of additional tariffs by the US. Donald Trump says he'll first put 10% then 25% extra import tax on nine countries including Germany, France and the UK as he increases the pressure on his claim for Greenland to be sold…
China and Canada reset trade relations after talks
China and Canada strike a trade deal after a high stakes meeting between the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi. And Europe and South America sign a trade deal after twenty five years. The EU-Mercosur agreement will require the approval of the European parliament within the next few…
Europe and South America to sign free trade deal
The agreement, between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union which is set to be signed this weekend, has been 25 years in the making. The deal will eliminate import taxes or tariffs on more than 90 percent of goods traded between Europe and the South American…