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BBC News - Business

Is Trump right when he says the US faces unfair trade? -- He wants to hit back at countries that place import taxes on American goods that he thinks are too high.

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Five key takeaways from Modi-Trump talks - Modi and Trump rekindle ties amid a global trade war, balancing tariffs, trade deals and strategic interests. 9 hrs ago - World

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World of Business - Gain the leading edge with global insights for the boardroom and beyond, in your inbox every Wednesday.

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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US -- TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.

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More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation -- The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.

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Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires -- January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry.

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Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK -- The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.

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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data -- They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

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What is Doge and why is Musk cutting so many jobs? -- US President Donald Trump's new agency is tasked with slashing costs - but faces opposition.

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The chancellor of the UK and her expenses before she became an MP -- BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.

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NYSE Opening Bell - Watch the latest from BBC's new daily business programme coming from the heart of New York's financial district. See more

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Good Bad Billionaire - Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out how the world's billionaires made their money, and then judge them. Are they good, bad, or just another billionaire? Listen to season two. New episodes released on Mondays. See more

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How one product made a multi-million dollar brand - Nell Diamond, CEO of Hill House Home, shares how her small business skyrocketed to global success with the launch of the Nap Dress in 2019. See more

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Beyoncé ticket sale runs smoothly, to fans' surprise -- Tickets for Beyoncé's latest UK dates go on general sale on Friday, with prices reaching up to £950. -- Culture

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Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs -- The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair. -- US & Canada

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UK signals it will seek US steel tariff exemption -- Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the government has a strong case to avoid tariffs on UK-made steel entering the US. -- Business

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Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs -- The company is looking to trim manager ranks and focus on ramping up rocket launches. -- Business

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Honda-Nissan multi-billion dollar merger collapses -- The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals. -- Business

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Trump moves to close entries to government worker buyout programme -- About 75,000 government employees have reportedly opted into the programme, which is designed to shrink the workforce. -- US & Canada

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Playing with FIRE: How to quit work and retire in your 30s -- A personal finance strategy popular among millennials is helping them to quit their job and retire decades early. -- Future of business

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Boomerang CEOs: Do they ever succeed? -- Five years after being ousted from WeWork, Adam Neumann wants to re-buy the now-bankrupt business. -- Future of business

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How industry leaders transformed their career -- The BBC's Katty Kay has spoken to successful change-makers to ask what made them pivot in their career. -- Work Culture

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Women were the original beer brewers - what changed? -- Today, the beer industry is male-dominated, but it wasn't always so. -- Work Culture

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How waiting alters our perception of time -- Expert advice on how to get through a waiting period. -- Work Culture

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Do the super-rich 'deserve' their wealth? -- Should there be a cap on billionaires' wealth and their inheritances? -- Future of business

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Four simple hacks to succeed in every conversation -- A career coach, a choreographer, a chef and a dragon boat captain offer advice on giving critical feedback. -- Work Culture

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Solo and hybrid work: Navigating our future and new normal -- Covid-19 reshaped the way we live and work. We rethink solo working and explore the future of work-life. -- Future of business

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Can supersonic flight ever be sustainable? -- How a new era of quiet, net zero supersonic airliners could revolutionise the aviation industry. -- Future of business

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Commencement speech: The surprising pitfall of your passions -- Students are graduating in the US this week. The commencement speeches might lead them into questionable choices. -- Future of business

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ASMR: How whispering took over the internet -- We meet the creators behind the current ASMR boom. -- Work Culture

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A desk full of descriptions for your work colleagues -- These are the long lost words you've been waiting for to describe your colleagues. -- Work Culture

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Veterinarian suicide rates are very high. Why? -- Veterinarian professionals are committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population. -- Work Culture

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Igloo recalls coolers over finger amputations and injuries -- People have reported other injuries including finger lacerations and bone fractures from using the product. -- US & Canada

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'On a power trip' or 'obviously brilliant'? Americans weigh Musk's influence -- The world's richest man is leading a sweeping cost-cutting drive. What do voters in a key swing state make of his role? -- US & Canada

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Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US -- Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores. -- Technology

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UK chancellor's CV exaggerated time at Bank of England -- The BBC has established that Rachel Reeves left the financial institution nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile. -- Politics

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Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres -- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border. -- Asia

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Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord? -- Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition. -- Business

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US inflation unexpectedly increases -- US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans. -- Business

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Sicily's gangsters complain they can't get the staff -- An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions. -- Europe

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Is it checkmate for South Africa after Trump threats? -- The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy. -- World

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