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France Aims for €40 Billion in Budget Savings by 2026

French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a plan to achieve €40 billion in budget savings by 2026 by increasing production and employment, rejecting tax increases due to France's already high tax burden, the highest globally in 2024. He aims to present the budget's main orientations before Jul...

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China Promotes Domestic Sales of Export Goods to Counter US Tariffs

In response to US tariff threats, China is actively promoting domestic sales of export goods, with major companies like JD.com investing 200 billion yuan (27.34 billion USD) to support this transition, aiming to build a more resilient supply chain.

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Trump Disputes Electronics Tariff Exemptions, Adding to Trade Policy Confusion

President Trump refutes claims of tariff exceptions for electronics from China, stating they remain under existing "Fentanyl tariffs," despite conflicting statements from administration officials, causing market uncertainty and contradicting media reports.

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Australia's Housing Policies Risk Inflating Prices, Economists Warn

Australia's major parties unveiled housing policies at their campaign launches, Labor proposing a 5% deposit loan guarantee and the Liberals a mortgage repayment tax deduction, both criticized by economists for potentially inflating house prices due to their focus on demand without addressing the su...

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Coalition Unveils First-Home Buyer Tax Deduction Plan

Peter Dutton announced a Coalition plan to allow first-home buyers to deduct mortgage payments from their income tax for five years, potentially saving families \$11,000 annually, while Labor plans a five percent deposit scheme, and increased funding for the Homes for Australia plan.

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Australia's Election Campaign Reshaped by $24 Billion Housing Policy Clash

Australia's Labor and Coalition parties unveiled over $24 billion in combined election pledges for housing, including tax deductions and deposit guarantees, prompting economists' warnings of increased house prices due to insufficient supply-side measures.

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NDP Criticizes Reversal of Capital Gains Tax Increase

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals and Conservatives for reversing a capital gains tax increase that would cost the federal government \$19 billion over five years, money he says could fund healthcare initiatives. The Liberals justified the reversal to boost business investment, while ...

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Trump's Global Tariffs: Initial Successes and Market Repercussions

President Trump's April announcement of global tariffs aims to renegotiate global trade terms and geopolitical security, resulting in over 75 countries initiating negotiations with the U.S. and partially isolating China, although the U.S. bond market showed significant negative reactions.

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Tariffs and Small Businesses: A Repeat of 2020 Mistakes?

The article discusses the economic consequences of tariffs on small businesses, drawing parallels to the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions. It highlights concerns about the potential harm to American jobs, profits, and core economic principles.

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French Unions Reject €40 Billion Budget Cuts, Demand Tax Increases

French labor unions strongly oppose the government's plan to cut €40 billion from the 2026 budget, calling for increased taxes on corporations and high-income earners instead of further public spending cuts, citing record corporate subsidies and dividend payouts as potential sources of revenue.

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Germany Shifts Policy Focus to Economic and Social Reforms

Germany's new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition is shifting priorities from the previous government's 'Zeitenwende' towards economic and social reforms, including a €500 billion infrastructure fund, financed through debt, impacting social welfare programs and immigration policies.

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Germany Faces Rising Social Security Contributions

The German Institute for Economic Research (IW) predicts a rise in social security contributions to almost 46 percent of income due to rising healthcare costs and depleted health insurance reserves, impacting taxpayers and potentially harming the economy.

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