Representatives of pharmacos and trade organisations warned European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to seek a negotiated settlement with the US over tariffs or face supply chain difficulties and called on the EU executive to reduce non-tariff barriers in the sector during…
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Dozens reportedly injured by Russian drone attacks across Ukraine
At least one person was killed and dozens more injured by Russian attacks across Ukraine, local media reported on Wednesday.
Seventeen people were reportedly injured after Russia launched a drone attack against the Dnipro region, with houses, high-rise buildings, cars and…
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China vows to fight tariffs to end and says trade with US is balanced
The government declined to say whether it would negotiate with the White House, as many other countries have started doing.
“If the US insists on further escalating its economic and trade restrictions, China has the firm will and abundant means to take necessary countermeasures and…
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Meloni’s solo Trump visit triggers anxiety in France – POLITICO
But Ferracci argued that such a visit risks playing into Trump’s strategy, which the French minister claimed is aimed at preventing a united European response to the U.S. president’s severe tariff regime that has brought the world to the brink of an all-out trade war.
Trump has imposed…
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What to know about the latest round of tariffs going into effect
President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America’s trading partners. And there’s no end in sight.
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Trump tells countries to scrap maritime decarbonization talks, or else – POLITICO
It was circulated to many embassies of the other countries in attendance by the U.S. government. It was seen by POLITICO, having been obtained by an industry group via a national delegation, and was confirmed by other participants in the talks.
The letter stated: “President Trump has…
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Norway is building the world’s longest and deepest subsea road beneath its fjords
Norway is building the world’s longest and deepest underwater tunnel, one of Europe’s most ambitious engineering projects which is hoped will boost the country’s transport links and infrastructure.
Running under the country’s fjords, the record-breaking Rogaland fixed link -…
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Trump claims leaders are ‘kissing my ass’ to make trade deals as tariff onslaught begins – POLITICO
Many new tariffs, announced by Trump on April 2, took effect on Wednesday morning. They target a wide range of imported goods and have triggered a global trade war, as major economies plan retaliatory measures.
Trump’s tariffs include massive 104 percent duties on Chinese goods, while…
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IMF reaches a deal with troubled Argentina on bailout worth €18bn
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Argentina on a $20 billion bailout (€18.1bn).
As a staff-level agreement, the rescue package still requires final approval from the IMF’s executive board. The board will convene in…
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Nine European vacation destinations to visit in 2025 if it’s not your first time
Alamy(Credit: Alamy) From romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.
While much of Europe is ripe with history, culture, cuisine and breathtaking…
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