This week, the U.S. floated the conditions for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine as President Donald Trump held phone calls with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the Middle East, Trump threatened Hamas if the group did not surrender all its hostages as scheduled and further threatened to cut off aid for Jordan and Egypt if they did not agree to take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza. In the Indo-Pacific, China’s tariffs on select U.S. imports went into effect, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Trump in Washington. Trump announced he would impose 25% tariffs on all U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, drawing strong reactions globally.

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Global Hotspots: Diplomacy Over Ukraine Conflict Intensifies; Trump Tariffs Go Global

It’s high-stakes drama this week as Trump's tariff policies collide with Ireland's tech giants. 
In other  news, we find out how online catfishing could land a five-year prison sentence, Manna takes flight in Cork, and we expose Microsoft's  push to replace your permanent software with never-ending subscriptions.
Plus, our guest David McIntyre shares his story of Cubbie. A multisensory space that could be coming to a school, library or hospital near you.


Tar-iff or not tar-iff? That is the question

This week Niall and Dusty warn of dark times ahead for Apple customers as tarriffs against China take hold. We also keep you up-to-speed on AI's Irish Invasion, how Minority Report has become reality in the UK, and share some brilliant innovation at Ireland's two main airports.Plus we find out how companies can use blockchain to fend off the security challenges posed by quantum computing, with John Woods, chief technology officer of the Algorand Foundation.

John Woods, chief technology officer of the Algorand Foundation, on post quantum computing

On WBAL News Now at 6, ABC News White House correspondent Molly Nagle reports on the  court battles over President Donald Trump's tarriffs.

WBAL News Now in Depth Appeals Court Restores Trump Tariffs

On WBAL News Now at 6, WBAL's Capitol Hill Correspondnet Christopher Salas reports on Seante Republcian opposition to the president's budget bill and WBAL 11 Investigates David Collins reports on the Maryland impact on the president's steel tarriffs. 

WBAL News Now in Depth Senate Talks "Big Beautiful Bill"Business Talk Trump Steel Tariffs

“History’s Ghost” is a modern-folk reflection on how today’s chaos echoes the past. From Dust Bowl winds to data streams, the song moves through fear, division, and global unrest—yet returns to a single truth: we’ve survived hard times before, and love still rises when the world feels upside down.

HIstory's Ghost

With John's purchases safely landed from America, he concludes his look at the ins and outs of Australia Post's ShopMate service.

Shipping Advice For Online Shoppers Part 2

Market update. More tariff mania; is China’s dictatorship actually an advantage in a trade war? What the heck is a “trade war” anyway? Impress your friends at cocktail parties by knowing what “comparative advantage” is. 

(Stocks mentioned: WRK, SPOT, NFLX.)

China’s Dictatorship Advantage?

This week we cover:

Trump reaches deal with Canada, Mexico to immediately lift metals tariffs
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/17/us-mexico-canada-trade-agreeement-1330214

World Economy Rebound Thrown Into Doubt by Escalating Trade War
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-15/world-economy-rebound-thrown-into-doubt-by-escalating-trade-war

Top 10 best and worst US states for economy
https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/top-10-best-and-worst-states-for-economy

NASA says it’s awarding $106M to small businesses for technology development
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/nasa-awarding-106m-small-businesses-technology-development

Small Business Lending Soars at Banks; Technology Is A Big Reason Why
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rohitarora/2019/05/15/small-business-lending-soars-at-banks-technology-is-a-big-reason-why/#715b26563e00

Economic Impact Report Ep 36: US removes Tarriffs on Canada & Lending Increases

Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi are teaming up to create the Global Developer Service Alliance. It'll provide a platform for international developers to upload apps to all of their app stores and is a direct assault on the dominance of the Google Play store.

Chinese Tech Giants Form Alliance To Challenge Google Play

Chinese Tech Alliance To Challenge Google Play

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