Business Daily is a podcast that has been available for over a year and features discussions on various global economic topics. The most recent episode joins host Will Bain with guests Jennifer Pak, NPR's China correspondent, and Trevor Simumba, an international business consultant in Zambia, to analyze the trend of economic protectionism sparked by Donald Trump's tariffs. According to this podcast, trade has remained resilient despite growing barriers worldwide.
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A discussion about global trade trends was held on a BBC News program, featuring Jennifer Pak, an NPR China correspondent, and Trevor Simumba, an international business consultant in Zambia. The conversation touched on various topics, including the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs and the resilience of global trade despite growing barriers. Africa's Lobito Corridor, AI's effect on jobs in China, and Diageo's cost-cutting efforts were also discussed.
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first seen 2026-08-11
🔮 Will Bain is joined by Jennifer Pak, NPR's China correspondent, and Trevor Simumba, an international business consultant in Zambia, to discuss why the trend has accelerated since Donald Trump's tariffs and why global trade remains resilient despite growing barriers.
Available for over a year
What is driving the global shift towards economic protectionism?
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What → drive → protectionism
Will Bain is joined by Jennifer Pak, NPR's China correspondent, and Trevor Simumba, an international business consultant in Zambia, to discuss why the trend has accelerated since Donald Trump's tariffs and why global trade remains resilient despite growing barriers.
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trade → join → barriers
Plus, why Africa's Lobito Corridor matters for trade, what AI means for jobs in China and beyond, and why drinks giant Diageo is cutting costs
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Diageo → matter → costs
(Photo: A ship docks at Lobito Port in Angola, 4 December, 2024.
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ship → dock → Angola
You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
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