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Business Matters: Waves of anti-lockdown protest in the US

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18/04/2020 GMT

Waves of anti-lockdown protest in the US

BBC World Service - Business Matters, Waves of anti-lockdown protest in the US

Trump has appeared to endorse protests against stringent lockdown measures

Demonstrations are growing across the country to end the lockdowns. And they appear to be getting the support of President Trump. Protesters say the severe economic restrictions are hurting citizens, even as health officials warn lifting them could spread infection. We hear from attorney David Helm, who represents four Michigan residents who have filed a federal lawsuit against the state governor.

We also look at the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the Australian economy.

Accountancy firm EY has been ordered to pay $10.8m in damages to a whistleblower who claimed it covered up evidence of money laundering. EY say they will appeal. We have more details of the case.

The head of the IMF says predictions of huge economic declines may be understatements. Kristalina Georgieva has been speaking to the BBC's Faisal Islam. Also in the programme, we consider a range of scenarios aimed at helping poorer countries manage their burgeoning government debt in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

Also in the programme - The Feeding America network is the largest hunger-relief organisation in the US and ithas launched the COVID-19 Response Fund. But it is short of  funds, food and volunteers. 

And - we hear about historical photos being made into online puzzles in Australia

Presenter Jamie Robertson is joined by guest Liz Gwynn in Australia.

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