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Canadian Seafood Tariffs Threaten U.S. Oyster Market

The fluctuating 25% tariffs on Canadian seafood imports, temporarily suspended but potentially returning, threaten Philadelphia seafood retailer Fishtown Seafood's oyster supply and pricing, reflecting broader U.S. market vulnerability to trade policy.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Fruit Fly Resurgence in Victoria Due to Funding Cuts

Reduced funding for a Victorian fruit fly management program has caused a 90% increase in Queensland fruit fly numbers in 2024, impacting growers like Bari Sulejman who lost 70% of his plum crop and spent tens of thousands on pest control; experts warn of a potential 600% increase if the program end...

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Tariffs Disrupt Close Ties Between Twin Sault Ste. Maries

The author recounts their childhood experiences in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, highlighting the close relationship with Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and how the 2018 tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum disrupted this relationship, affecting both economies and serving, the author argues, to center D...

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Lebanon's $11 Billion War Reconstruction Cost

The World Bank estimates Lebanon's reconstruction and recovery costs from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war at $11 billion, with $3 billion to $5 billion needing public financing, and the conflict causing a 7.1% contraction in Lebanon's real GDP in 2024, resulting in over 4,000 deaths and hundreds o...

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Venezuelan Migrants Boost Aruba's Economy Despite Legal Barriers

Over 11,500 Venezuelan migrants reside in Aruba, contributing an estimated $12 million annually to the local economy, despite many operating informally due to lack of legal residency, creating a need for immigration reform to unlock the full economic potential of this group.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Russian Billionaire Wealth Soars Amidst Thaw in US-Russia Relations

The net worth of Russian billionaires increased by \$16.5 billion following a thaw in US-Russia relations, with Alisher Usmanov seeing the largest gain of \$3.19 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This follows a statement by Trump suggesting he may impose sanctions and tariffs.

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Edinburgh Fringe Faces Funding Crisis

Facing funding cuts and rising costs, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival selling 2.6 million tickets last year, risks losing its world-class status, impacting performers and attendees.

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UK's COVID-19 Response: Worse Outcomes Despite Higher Spending

Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdown, the UK's response is deemed worse than most developed nations; despite higher spending on economic aid, life expectancy fell, economic inactivity rose, homelessness doubled, and youth mental health worsened, disproportionately impacting the poor.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Trump Expands Tariff Exemptions for Canada and Mexico

President Trump expanded exemptions from tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, impacting billions of dollars in trade; this follows earlier exemptions for carmakers and comes amid heightened trade war tensions, impacting markets and raising economic concerns.

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Trump's Tariff Strategy: Forcing Industrial Relocation to the U.S.

President Trump's trade war against Canada, ostensibly about fentanyl, is driven by his stated goal of using tariffs to force industries to relocate to the U.S., temporarily pausing them to allow this shift, despite potential economic harm to both countries.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Réunion Island Receives "200 Million Euro" Aid After Cyclone Garance

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls announced a "200 million euro" fund for Réunion Island following Cyclone Garance, which caused five deaths, six injuries, and widespread damage affecting 20,000 homes without electricity and 7,220 without water, impacting public services, private property, agric...

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Limited "General Strike" in Serbia Shows Divided Public Response

On March 7th, a student-led "general strike" in Serbia saw reduced consumer spending and limited work absences, reflecting divided participation despite widespread protests against government policies following a recent tragedy.

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