World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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US declares state of emergency over fuel cyber-attack
A ransomware attack has shutdown one of US's most important fuel pipelines since Friday
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US creates fewer new jobs than expected
Overall, the US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July.
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US Considers New Russia Sanctions
Tensions between the US and Russia escalate as Washington considers new sanctions.
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US considers cutting China tariffs to fight inflation
It marks Joe Biden's first major policy step on trade ties between the US and China
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US considers Cold War-era defense law to boost mining
U.S. President Biden could invoke a Cold War-era law to encourage domestic mining
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US Congress takes on big tech over antitrust
Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple among the firms facing the grilling.
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US Congress passes Covid aid package
The US Congress has passed a long-awaited $900bn package of coronavirus pandemic aid.
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US Congress Aims to Tackle Opioid Crisis
Congress is meeting to find new ways to combat addiction to prescription painkillers.
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US China Trade Tariff Tit For Tat
US and China impose 25 per cent tariffs on 16 billion dollars worth of goods
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US central bank cuts rates over coronavirus
With concern rising over coronavirus impact the US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates
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US car production hit by semi-conductor shortage
Ford and General Motors will both curtail production from this week
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US cable firm takes over F1 racing
US cable firm takes over F1 racing
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US businesses brace for Fed decision
Will the Federal Reserve increase interest rates?
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US Business Leaders Warn of Impact of Trump Tariffs
More than 300 American companies will testify at a US trade panel in Washintgon DC
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US Build Back Better plan in jeopardy
A key senator has indicated he won't vote for President Biden's Build Back Better plan.
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US broadens action against Chinese tech companies
TikTok could be sold to Microsoft whilst other Chinese tech companies may face US ban
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US blocks climate change declaration at Arctic Council
The US refused to sign any declaration mentioning climate change at the Arctic Council.
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US begins largest vaccination drive in history
More than 16 million infections have been reported, and almost 300,000 people have died.
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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years
The US has banned companies that receive federal funding from building "tech" in China
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US banking CEOs prepare to face Congress this week
The heads of six banks will face questions from two influential committees in Congress.
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US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect
Alcohol and dairy among the roughly $1bn products impacted
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US Attorney General asks judge to unseal Trump warrant
A judge must now decide if it's in the public interest to release the confidential file
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US Attempts To Foil Chinese Aluminium Producers
American aluminium producers call for anti-dumping duties of 38% against Chinese rivals.
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US AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial confirms efficacy
A US trial of the Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine showed it is safe and effective.
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US AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial confirms efficacy
A US trial of the Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine showed it is safe and effective
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US approves first major offshore wind farm
It is billed as the launch of a new domestic low emission energy industry
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US announces EU liquefied natural gas deal
Its a bid to help reduce European reliance on Russian energy
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US announces EU liquefied natural gas deal
The US has announced it is to significantly boost liquefied natural gas supply to the EU
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US and Taiwan to hold trade talks
Negotiations will focus on easing barriers in areas such as e-commerce and agriculture
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US and Taiwan signal trade talks
China issues a further warning after Taipei and Washington announce negotiations.