Go, the taxi booking app operator that pulled off Japan's biggest initial public offering this year, is eyeing ways to expand domestically and across Asia, and doesn't see competitors like Uber as a threat. Go President Hiroshi Nakajima spoke exclusively with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn about Japan's unique ride-hailing market and future opportunities like robotaxis.
The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped the franchise of five first-round draft picks after an independent investigation found the team circumvented salary-cap rules by facilitating off-court income opportunities for Kawhi Leonard. Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter Randall Williams joins Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that owner Steve Ballmer was also suspended for a year, while Leonard was fined $700,000 in one of the league's most severe disciplinary actions.
On Bloomberg This Weekend, Michigan Representative Haley Stevens (D) says escalating US tariffs on Canadian goods are raising costs and creating uncertainty for manufacturers in her district, with the deeply integrated auto supply chain particularly exposed. Stevens tells hosts Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason that she is promoting legislation that would provide households with as much as $1,700 to offset tariff-related costs, while criticizing the Trump administration's approach to trade with Canada.
British food is enjoying new popularity in the US, with a wave of pub-inspired restaurants drawing crowds with traditional dishes served in more modern settings. Bloomberg Pursuits Contributing Restaurant Columnist Oliver Guy and Anchor of Daybreak Europe Caroline Hepker sit down with Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend and say social media, travel and demand for affordable comfort food are helping fuel the trend, with New York's Dean's among the restaurants putting classics such as stargazy pie and bubble and squeak back in the spotlight.
Republicans are preparing for a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance among the featured speakers as the party seeks to mobilize voters ahead of November. Joining Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend is Co-host of Bloomberg's Balance of Power Kailey Leinz and she says that the gathering will also spotlight competitive races including the Texas Senate contest, even as some Republicans in swing districts plan to stay away and campaign at home.
The USS Abraham Lincoln's crew received a long-awaited port visit in Thailand after a 286-day deployment that included a modern-era record of 264 consecutive days at sea and months of combat operations in the Middle East. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is Bloomberg News Southeast Asia Reporter Philip Heijmans who recently returned from Thailand and says sailors described food shortages, limited communications with family and uncertainty over their return, while many also expressed pride in their mission.
France's National Rally will oppose any proposals by the current government for tax increases in the next budget, according to the president of the far-right party, Jordan Bardella. He also touted the strong transatlantic relationship with the US, and said he believes France should receive something from Ukraine in exchange for continued support. Bardella spoke exclusively with Bloomberg Television Anchor Francine Lacqua from Lake Como in Cernobbio, Italy.
A Gallup poll shows 71% of Americans approve of labor unions and a record 47% want them to have more influence, while 52% of Republicans also approve. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and she says unions are organizing around wages, AI and the midterms as House Republicans investigate whether some unions improperly used member dues for political activity, allegations Shuler rejects.
The US retains significant munitions capacity for operations against Iran, but stocks of sophisticated interceptors missiles have come under greater pressure. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Col. Wayne Sanders tells tells Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend that manufacturers are being pushed to sharply increase production, a process complicated by sprawling supply chains and concerns about preserving advanced weapons for other potential conflicts.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for their first official visit to Ukraine after more than three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow produced no announced breakthrough. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg News Chief Europe Correspondent Oliver Crook says the renewed US effort comes as Ukraine's deeper strikes into Russia have altered the dynamics of the conflict, while European governments are watching the diplomacy with cautious optimism.
Millions of Afghans have returned from Pakistan and Iran in recent years, including many who had never lived in Afghanistan, as both Pakistan and Iran step up deportations. BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says women and girls face an especially stark transition under Taliban restrictions that bar them from secondary and university education and many jobs.
Canada is set to impose new retaliatory tariffs of as much as 50% on US goods starting Sept. 8, targeting $27.6 billion of imports including steel, aluminum, pulp and paper, appliances and agricultural equipment. Bloomberg News Ottawa Bureau Chief Brian Platt tells Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This Weekend that the broader economic impact may be limited, but businesses tied to integrated supply chains, tourism and cross-border commerce could face sharper consequences as the cycle of retaliation continues.
