A question of struggle and survival for many restaurants

Some restaurants are still digging out of the hole the COVID-19 pandemic put them in. Many took on debt to survive the pandemic when they had to shutter; others have debt from before. The costs of those loans are still weighing on many restaurants — especially smaller establishments. We dig in. Also on this morning’s show: the war on ticket scalping, Vietnam’s slashed import duties and a delay in a Panama Canal port deal.

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In less than 10 minutes, we'll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace's David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you'll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.