What were looking at today in terms of 14 russia occupy than an x. The Crimean Peninsula in contravention of International Law thus a further destabilizing ukraine country that is regarded as a partner by the European Union so the e. U. Imposed economic sanctions against russia in response they may not have prompted Vladimir Putin to change his ways but they have affected businesses on both sides as it turns out not always for the worse while some european exporters a hurting production in certain sectors in russia is flourishing apparently as a direct consequence its complicated. Dairy farming in russia. Engineering companies in germany. And the military conflict in ukraine how are these 3 connected. This Engineering Company in eastern germany makes ultrasonic cleaning machines there in demand worldwide Good Business for the manufacturer and its export agent for decades the export agent has had close trading ties with russia. Here in eastern germany weve always had a head start on the
The committee will come to order. We welcome our witnesses. Were here to have testimony from a range of industries to tell us about the importance of the United Statesmexicocanada agreement, and we soon are referring that to always as usmca. We look forward to hearing from our witnesses about the significance of the agreement to american businesses, both small and large, the workers, the farmers that we all represent. Thank you for being here. Mexico and canada are our countrys most important trading partners. According to the International Trade commission for the year 2017, more than onethird of americas merchandise exports went to mexico and canada. In that year mexico and canada imported more than half a trillion dollars of American Goods plus more than 91 billion of american services. For iowa our six and sixtenths billion of exports to canada supported 130,000 jobs. The foundation of our strong trading relationship with mexico and canada have been, thus far, nafta. The United Sta
Decades, five of those have occurred in the last three years. That storm is not moving, centred over grand bahama, some catastrophic damage likely here and the winds will continue for a long time yet, reaching 200 mph. Here, cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain working in. The skies look rather different, grey and drab conditions there, over the cumbrian fells. Through the rest of this afternoon, overall there wont be a great deal of change. Some cloud bumbling bubbling up gcioss some cloud bumbling bubbling up across england and wales. The thickest cloud and rain continues for Northern Ireland, the far north of england and scotland where temperatures are a little on the low side, up to 17 degrees. Tonight the first batch of rain will ease away for a first batch of rain will ease away fora time, first batch of rain will ease away for a time, then later in the night more rain working in with south westerly winds. The south and east of the country stays largely dry with rain clearing, up t
It is the people, not an unelected Prime Minister, who should determine our countrys future. An election is the democratic way forward. Its shaping up to be another dramatic week in westminster, send in your questions on brexit and well try and answer them atjust after 2. 30. The most powerful storm to hit the bahamas since records began Hurricane Dorian smashes in with winds of up to 180 miles an hour, causing huge damage and severe flooding. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport changes within the england camp, ahead of the crucial 4th ashes test against australia. And, the former premier league star hitting out against racism in football. The weather making news, susan, and that hurricane is not moving. Thats just about the worst thing a major hurricane can do. We will look at why thats happening and how it can have knock on effects of how we forecast where it goes next. I will see you in half an hour. Thanks, susan. Also coming up as commercial whaling gets undeway once again i
Democratic way forward. Birmingham on brexit, away from the westminster bubble, im live in the westminster bubble, im live in the West Midlands to find out what people here think the developments there mean for them. Well have more from annita in birmingham and the latest on the mounting brexit crisis here at westminster. The other main stories on bbc news at 5. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of alfie lamb, the toddler who was crushed behind a car seat last year. The most powerful storm to hit the bahamas since records began Hurricane Dorian causes damage and severe flooding, with winds of up to 180 miles an hour. And as japan resumes whale hunting after 33 years we take a look at changing attitudes to the industry among the public. Its 5 oclock. Were live in downing street, where the cabinet is now in session its an unscheduled meeting and it takes place amid mounting speculation that the Prime Minister wants to call a general election if the government loses a key brexi