World Business Report

Trump's Favourite Word Is Back

New import taxes affect over 60 US trading partners, while tech stocks struggle and AI regulation debates intensify.

The episode highlights new import taxes on over 60 US trading partners, reactions from Australian and Norwegian businesses, struggling tech stocks, and the question of an AI 'kill-switch'.

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9 minJul 24, 2026World Business Report

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Key takeaways

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New Import Taxes

New import taxes have been placed on more than 60 trading partners of the United States.

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Global Business Reaction

Businesses in Australia and Norway provide their reactions to the new US import taxes.

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Tech Stock Performance

Tech stocks continue to struggle in the current market environment.

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AI Regulation Debate

The episode explores whether AI should have a 'kill-switch'.

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How do the new import taxes impact the economies of Australia and Norway?

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What factors are causing tech stocks to continue struggling?

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What are the arguments for and against an AI 'kill-switch'?

Questions

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How many trading partners have been subjected to new import taxes?

More than 60 trading partners of the United States.

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Which countries' businesses reacted to the new taxes?

Businesses in Australia and Norway.

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What is the current status of tech stocks?

Tech stocks continue to struggle.

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What specific AI feature is being debated?

Whether AI should have a 'kill-switch'.

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Experts

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Barbara George

Presenter

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Justin Bones

Editor

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Sources and disclosure

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Based on the World Business Report episode 'Trump's favourite word is back' published on 2026-07-24.

  1. Publisher show notes

    New import taxes have been placed on more than 60 trading partners of the United States. Businesses in Australia and Norway give us their reaction

  2. Publisher show notes

    Tech stocks continue to struggle

  3. Publisher show notes

    and should AI have a 'kill-switch'

  4. Publisher show notes

    Presenter: Barbara George Editor: Justin Bones

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