Tag #Economic Policy

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Canada Reviews Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate Amidst Auto Sector Challenges

Facing pressure from automakers citing decreased EV sales and U.S. tariffs, the Canadian government is reviewing its zero-emission vehicle mandate, which requires 20 percent of new vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2026, rising to 100 percent by 2035, and considering adjustments while planning to...

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EU's Flight: Bureaucracy and External Pressures Hamper Global Influence

The European Union faces internal bureaucratic challenges, exemplified by a 2025 regulation on egg coloring, and external pressures from the war in Ukraine and trade conflicts, hindering its global influence and necessitating economic policy reforms.

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French Unions Launch Petition Against Austerity Measures

French trade unions launched a petition on July 22nd, 2024, on Change.org, against the government's austerity plan, which includes eliminating two public holidays, freezing social benefits, and reforming unemployment insurance, arguing that the plan unfairly burdens workers and the poor.

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Trump's Attacks on Fed Chair Powell Threaten Central Bank Independence

President Trump's persistent attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are jeopardizing the central bank's independence, prompting debate over Powell's potential resignation and its consequences for the US economy and the broader stability of financial markets.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Russia Raises Minimum Wage to 27,093 Rubles in 2025

Russia raised its minimum wage to 27,093 rubles in 2025, aiming for 35,000 by 2030 to combat poverty, increase tax revenue, and stimulate domestic demand, despite concerns about inflation and challenges for small businesses.

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NSW to Introduce Tough New Laws Against Illegal Tobacco Trade

NSW will introduce tough new laws to combat the illegal tobacco trade, allowing landlords to evict retailers selling illegal cigarettes and enabling authorities to shut down businesses for up to a year; those found with commercial quantities face seven years' jail and a $1.5 million fine.

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Spanish Employers Oppose 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill

Foment del Treball praised PP, Vox, and Junts for blocking a Spanish bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, citing a projected €23 billion cost and damage to competitiveness, contrasting it with France's experience with a 35-hour workweek.

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China's Regional Economies Show Strength in First-Half 2025

Eleven Chinese provincial-level regions reported first-half 2025 economic data, with nine exceeding the national 5.3% GDP growth; Hubei led at 6.2%, driven by high-tech investment and private sector growth, signaling continued economic resilience despite global challenges.

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Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill": \$3.4 Trillion Debt Increase Projected

President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is projected to increase the national debt by \$3.4 trillion and leave 10 million more Americans uninsured by 2034, facing low public approval and creating significant political challenges, especially in states like Nevada.

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Social Populism: A Path to Democratic Victory in 2028

Analysis of 128 survey questions from 1960-present reveals that working-class voters, while socially moderate, strongly support economically egalitarian policies; this suggests a 'social populist' strategy for Democrats to win back working-class voters, including Trump supporters, in 2028.

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US Tax Bill Creates Investment Hurdles for Canada

The U.S.'s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," offering permanent tax incentives for businesses, creates challenges for Canada in attracting investment; despite Canada's lower federal corporate tax rate, the combined federal and provincial/state rates are similar, and trade uncertainties require Canada to...

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Buffett's Bank Stock Sell-Off Signals Looming Economic Slowdown

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold nearly $5 billion in US bank stocks, prompting concerns about a potential market downturn amid record profits for some banks, rising inflation, and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's economic policies.

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