World Business Report - Trump decertifies Colombia as US ally in drugs war

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Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs, as Trump accuses it of failing to rein in record cocaine production. We look at what it could mean for investment in the country - and hear from Colombia’s Ambassador to the US on what comes next.

Meanwhile, Microsoft plans to invest $30 billion in AI and other advanced technology in the UK over the next few years. We speak to the company’s chief executive about the impact the financial commitment might have.

And as Hollywood mourns Robert Redford, we reflect on the mark he left on the business of film.

Published on Tuesday, 16th September 2025.

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