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Australia plans to stockpile minerals crucial for tech
Marketplace Morning Report
04/24/25 • 6 min
From the BBC World Service: Australia is planning to stockpile minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt, which are vital in modern technology. It comes as countries like the United States aim to counter China's dominance in global processing capabilities. Then, the United Kingdom is closing a tax loophole used by Chinese retail giants Shein and Temu to help keep prices low. And later: a trip to Shanghai's motor.
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How far could U.S.-China trade war escalations go?
Marketplace Morning Report
04/10/25 • 6 min
From the BBC World Service: While President Donald Trump's tariffs have been paused for 90 days for most countries, one targeted country didn't escape the list: China. We'll discuss the tools the Chinese government could employ in response, including additional tariffs, export controls, sanctions and a reduction in the purchases of U.S. Treasuries. We'll also hear from an LA-based toy store owner about the stress and confusion that tariffs are causing.
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Finland boosts defense spending
Marketplace Morning Report
04/02/25 • 8 min
From the BBC World Service: Finland is planning to boost defense spending by $3.2 billion because of security worries. The Nordic country has seen a boom in its defense tech industry since the start of the war in Ukraine. Plus, we’ve been visiting marketplaces as part of our special “Tricks of the Trade” series. This time, we’re at London’s Borough Market, which attracts 20 million visitors a year.
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Tesla's results were not electrifying, to say the least
Marketplace Morning Report
04/23/25 • 6 min
There's no way of sugar-coating it: The numbers from Tesla’s first quarter results were quite bad. That's unsurprising considering the blowback and protests at Tesla dealerships resulting from Elon Musk’s cost-cutting work with DOGE within the Trump administration. Auto sales were down 20%, and profits were down a whopping 70%. Plus, consumer-oriented brands struggle to predict their outlooks amid consumer jitters, and new home construction faces headwinds.
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This is what a global trade war looks like
Marketplace Morning Report
04/09/25 • 6 min
China — undeterred by President Donald Trump raising import taxes on the country to 104% — will raise its tariff on U.S. goods by another 84%. The European Union also responded to U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs with some specific import duties of its own. How are markets digesting this? Then, the IRS may be about to lose its third leader in four months. And later: a look at how workers are using AI in their jobs.
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What history shows us about tariffs and the economy
Marketplace Morning Report
04/10/25 • 7 min
"Tariffs of this kind of magnitude always do more damage than good," says Diane Swonk, chief economist at the audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG. Today, we'll get assessments on the economic impacts of the trade war under President Donald Trump in 2018. Plus, we'll learn how a furniture store CEO and carnival operator are navigating tariff-induced uncertainty. And later, we'll hear about the difference that New Mexico's free child care makes for working families.
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A legal battle brewing between Apple and the U.K. government
Marketplace Morning Report
03/14/25 • 8 min
From the BBC World Service: Apple is appealing against a U.K. government demand to access its encrypted customer data, the outcome of which could shape the future of data protection. Then, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on alcohol from EU countries. And we’ll hear from the co-founder of Roblox, one of the world’s biggest gaming platforms with ambitions to become the future of communication.
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President Trump's Gulf tour continues
Marketplace Morning Report
05/14/25 • 7 min
From the BBC World Service: It’s the second day of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tour of the Middle East. So far, there's been the red carpet treatment in Riyadh, culminating in billions of dollars in Saudi investment. Later in the tour, Trump is expected to meet Syria's interim leader to lift sanctions against the country. Plus, in France, the shop-on-a-truck idea has branched out into new areas such as beauty and cosmetics.
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Telegram founder arrested in Paris
Marketplace Morning Report
08/26/24 • 7 min
From the BBC World Service: Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging platform Telegram, was arrested in France for allowing a wide range of crimes to take place on the platform due to insufficient moderation. Then, a “right to disconnect” law comes into force in Australia. We’ll hear how employees are feeling about the change. Plus, English band Massive Attack performed in Bristol — without the use of diesel generators.
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The skinny on what happens to weight-loss drugs now
Marketplace Morning Report
04/21/25 • 7 min
When the Food and Drug Administration determined there was a shortage of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, it allowed compounding pharmacies to step in and make them. But the shortage is officially over, meaning many of these pharmacies have to stop selling their own versions of these drugs starting tomorrow. We'll hear more. Plus, a developer shares how he plans to rebuild his Altadena home with fireproofing in mind.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Marketplace Morning Report have?
Marketplace Morning Report currently has 3277 episodes available.
What topics does Marketplace Morning Report cover?
The podcast is about News, International News, Tech, Business News, Podcasts, Economics, Business and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Marketplace Morning Report?
The episode title 'China goes to the WTO over tariffs' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Marketplace Morning Report?
The average episode length on Marketplace Morning Report is 8 minutes.
How often are episodes of Marketplace Morning Report released?
Episodes of Marketplace Morning Report are typically released every 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Marketplace Morning Report?
The first episode of Marketplace Morning Report was released on Oct 1, 2020.
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