Segments From This Episode

• Gumming up the gears of global trade

  by Henry Epp

  Global trade growth will slow down next year as the impact of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs sinks in. That’s the prediction of the World Trade Organization in a new report.

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• How to spot scammy job listings

  by Nova Safo

  Maybe you've gotten a scammy text or two (or 100) offering an amazing job opportunity: Work from home! Great pay! Flexible hours! The number of scams involving job postings and offers nearly tripled between 2020 and 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. From our sister program "Marketplace Tech," we offer tips on how to protect yourself.

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• An international view of "gold visas"

  Earlier this year, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for selling a "gold card" visa. For $5 million, you get permanent residency in the U.S. and a path to citizenship. The U.S. is not the only country to try this, as the BBC's Josh Martin explains.

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