The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Category: 3. Europe
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US moves ahead with tariffs – launching pharma and chip investigations
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We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews
Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed her government’s decision to refrain from imposing counter-tariffs on the United States in response to the escalating trade tensions.
In an interview with Euronews, Frostadóttir made it clear that Iceland would not…
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In focus: Europe’s road to fusion energy
Fusion is the energy source of the sun and other stars, and has the potential to provide clean, cost-efficient, and safe energy to power Europe’s future, joining the already ongoing development of renewable energy sources.
Fusion occurs when…
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Is U.S. chicken really ‘chlorinated’ and is it safe? : Shots
Chicken is processed differently in the U.S. than the EU and U.K., causing Europeans to be skeptical of American…
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JD Vance says ‘good chance’ of a UK-US trade deal – POLITICO
Vance said of Trump: “He’s a businessman and has a number of important business relationships in [Britain]. But I think it’s much deeper than that. There’s a real cultural affinity. And of course, fundamentally America is an Anglo country.”
He added: “I think there’s a good…
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Central European Currencies Hover Near Multi-Month Lows
What’s going on here?
Central European currencies are teetering around multi-month lows, as traders keenly observe ongoing US-China trade negotiations and regional developments.
What does this mean?
Central Europe’s currencies are in limbo as…
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European Union auctions 3.246 mln spot carbon permits at 66.21 eur/t — TradingView News
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) – The European Union sold 3.246 million spot EU carbon permits on EEX at 66.21 euros per tonne each on Tuesday, the exchange said.
Date Market area Auction type Auction Price Amount auctioned Cover…
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Australia balks as Russia eyes Indonesian air force base – POLITICO
Officials in Canberra are scrambling to stop Russia from using an Indonesian air force base that would put its jets within striking range of the Australian mainland.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday his government was “seeking further…
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Pfizer stops working on potential pill to treat obesity after study participant has liver injury
Pfizer had intended to move the drug into late-stage testing, but called it quits after a patient in a clinical trial experienced a potentially drug-related liver injury.
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Europe fears China could dump goods meant for US at cheaper price, will hurt local firms – Firstpost
European officials and industries are growing increasingly concerned about the potential flooding of European markets with China’s surplus goods, originally meant for the US. This is a result of recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump…
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