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Trump's Return Jeopardizes Global Tax Agreement

Donald Trump's return to power threatens the 2021 global minimum tax agreement and jeopardizes Spain's Google tax, risking US retaliation against countries with unilateral digital taxes, following prior US resistance during his first term and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dutton's Budget Plan: A Male-Dominated Focus Raises Gender Equality Concerns

In his budget reply speech, Peter Dutton prioritized boosting male-dominated sectors (mining, agriculture, construction, manufacturing) to fund healthcare and education, raising concerns about his approach to gender equality given the significant female workforce in the latter sectors.

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Gender Equality
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Trump's New Economic Plan: Significant Tariff Increases and Potential Global Trade War

On April 2nd, the Trump administration will announce a new economic plan imposing significant tariffs on several countries including those with large trade deficits with the US, potentially impacting Spain despite a trade surplus in some sectors, and also introducing new tariffs based on oil imports...

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France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance

France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.

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German Coalition Grapples with Economic Disagreements and Budget Deficit

Germany's "Hart aber fair" TV show examined the coalition negotiations, revealing disagreements on economic priorities, including a €130 billion budget deficit from 2026, 120,000 annual industrial job losses, and the impact of migration on strained municipal resources, exposing underlying tensions o...

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Argentina's Pension Crisis: Protests Erupt Amidst Austerity Measures

Over 100 people were arrested during a March 12th protest in Buenos Aires, highlighting growing dissatisfaction among retirees due to President Milei's pension cuts (up to 30%), revealing a broader Latin American challenge of maintaining sustainable pensions amidst rapid population aging.

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Coalition's Economic Plan Relies on Growth, Not Tax Reform

Australia's Coalition plans to tackle a projected $179.5 billion budget deficit through economic growth, not wide-ranging tax reform, aiming to cut 41,000 public service jobs and repeal certain tax cuts, while avoiding detailed spending cut specifications.

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SBA Announces New Initiatives to Boost US Manufacturing and Cut Regulations

The SBA announced new initiatives to cut $100 billion in regulations, expand access to capital for small businesses, and boost domestic manufacturing, aiming to create jobs and restore American economic health, while reducing its workforce by 43% to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

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Nanjing Lifts Home Resale Restrictions to Boost Housing Market

Nanjing, China, completely lifted its three-year home resale restrictions on Monday, March 4, 2025, to stimulate the housing market and support residents' housing upgrades, backed by a 100 million yuan subsidy program and preferential financial policies for young people.

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Canadian Pension Funds Urged to Invest $184 Billion Domestically

Canadian business leaders are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments to strengthen the economy, potentially redirecting $184 billion towards Canadian companies, amidst a trade war and concerns about economic resilience.

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Republican Districts Reap Clean Energy Rewards Despite Party's Opposition to IRA

Billions in US clean energy investment, spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, overwhelmingly benefited Republican-held districts, yet many Republican lawmakers remain publicly silent about President Trump's calls to repeal the incentives, despite private concerns about potential economic fallout.

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Political Shift at Colombia's Central Bank May Slow Interest Rate Cuts

Colombia's Banco de la República board, now with four members appointed by President Petro, will decide on interest rates amidst conflicting views on inflation and economic recovery; the current rate is 9.5%, and forecasts predict a reduction, but the extent is uncertain due to political tension.

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