Tag #Economic Impact

Showing 97 to 108 of 1,225 results

welt.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Hesse Fruit Farmers Face Major Losses Due to Hail and Sunburn

Hesse's fruit farmers are facing substantial harvest losses due to hail and sunburn, impacting apple production most severely. Andreas Klein, head of the Hessian Association for Commercial Fruit Growing, reports widespread damage despite recent rainfall. Farmers are adapting by using protective nett...

Progress

32% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Ambiguous US-EU Trade Deal Finalized: 15% Tariffs Confirmed, Major Investment Commitments Unclear

The US-EU trade deal, finalized after tense negotiations, includes a 15% tariff on various EU exports, while large-scale European investment and energy purchase commitments from the US are unclear and potentially unrealistic, straining transatlantic relations.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Australian Retail Sales Soar on Bargain Hunting Amid US Tariff Woes

Fueled by bargain hunting, Australian retail sales jumped 1.2 percent in June, exceeding expectations threefold, while the US tariff changes negatively impacted Australian exporters like Cettire, which saw a 20 percent share price drop.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

EU-US Trade Deal: High Tariffs and Massive Investment Pledges

The EU and US finalized a trade agreement this week, met with criticism in Europe due to high US tariffs exceeding those of the 1930s Smoot-Hawley Act. Despite the lack of retaliatory measures from other nations (excluding China), the EU and Japan pledged $1.3 trillion in US investment, along with a...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnn.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

US-China Trade Talks End Without Breakthrough

After securing trade deals with the EU, UK, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, US-China trade talks in Sweden concluded without a breakthrough, leaving a tariff extension as the immediate option to avoid a trade war.

Progress

64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

LA's $30 Hotel Minimum Wage Sparks Legal Battle

Los Angeles's new law raises the minimum wage for hotel workers to $25 an hour, increasing to $30 by 2028, sparking a legal battle after a coalition gathered over 100,000 signatures to pause enforcement via a voter referendum in June 2026; unions are challenging the validity of those signatures.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Londonderry Hosts Major Hyrox Fitness Event, Anticipating Economic Boost

Thousands of competitors and spectators are expected in Londonderry for a two-day Hyrox fitness challenge at Ebrington Square, anticipated to significantly boost the city's economy.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

A66 Salzbachtalbrücke Fully Reopens After Four-Year Reconstruction

After four years, the fully rebuilt A66 Salzbachtalbrücke near Wiesbaden reopened on August 4th, 2023, costing €225 million, following the demolition of its predecessor due to safety concerns after concrete fell onto a lower road in June 2021.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

2026 World Cup: Canada's Readiness Questioned Amidst Economic Promise

The 2026 World Cup, hosted across Canada, the US, and Mexico, is expected to draw over 5 billion viewers and 650,000 visitors to Vancouver and Toronto alone, posing challenges to infrastructure while offering significant economic opportunities and a chance to boost Canadian soccer.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Kenya's Controversial Alcohol Control Proposals Spark Backlash

Kenya is proposing sweeping changes to alcohol sales, including raising the drinking age to 21 and banning sales in supermarkets and restaurants, sparking criticism from the industry and concerns about economic consequences and the effectiveness of such measures.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

US Tariffs Trigger German GDP Decline

Germany's GDP fell 0.1 percent in Q2 2025, impacted by newly implemented US tariffs on EU imports ranging from 15 to 27.5 percent, hitting sectors like automotive exports and potentially leading to a third consecutive year of recession.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
it.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

US Tariffs on EU Goods: Limited Short-Term Impact, Uncertain Long-Term Consequences

Starting August 1st, a 15 percent tariff on most European goods exported to the US will be enforced, leading to potentially limited short-term effects on European consumers but potentially increased competition for European businesses and reduced demand for European products in the US in the long ru...

Progress

36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

Showing 97 to 108 of 1,225 results