Trump, tariffs, and legal troubles

特朗普、关税和法律麻烦

Business Matters

商务

2025-05-30

49 分钟
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After US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy got a last minute reprieve in the federal courts, we unpick the latest twist in American trade policy. Meanwhile, we hear from an international student at Harvard University caught up in the institution's legal battle with the Whitehouse. Elsewhere, we can reveal how western countries are helping fund Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. And Devina Gupta speaks to the attorney at the centre of the 'largest settlement of a price-fixing case in Canadian history' that's worth $500-million. Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
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  • Hello and welcome to Business Matters on the BBC World Service.

  • Namaste.

  • I'm Devina Gupta joining you from Delhi on the program today.

  • Trump.

  • tariffs and legal troubles.

  • First,

  • we are unpacking the latest twist in US trade policy with the former Director General of the World Trade Organization.

  • And then we turn to Harvard University,

  • which is locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration and hear from a student navigating the uncertainty around international student admissions.

  • With me, my team in the UK.

  • Neil, Luke, Patrick and Glenn, who are joining us from Salford.

  • And also we have our two guests on opposite sides of the world.

  • Let's get them in.

  • Jessica Kain, a business consultant based in Penang in Malaysia.

  • How are you, Jessica?

  • Long time.

  • Very well and lovely to hear your voice, Davina.

  • Namaste.

  • Namaste and good morning.

  • Jessica, how's Malaysia this morning?