BMW Sanctions Violation Exposes 'Grey Market' Challenges
BMW admitted selling over 100 luxury cars to Russia, violating EU sanctions prohibiting the export of luxury vehicles with engines larger than 1900cc; the company fired responsible employees and paused future deliveries, highlighting difficulties in enforcing sanctions via a 'grey market' using thir...
BMW Sanctions Violation Exposes 'Grey Market' Challenges
BMW admitted selling over 100 luxury cars to Russia, violating EU sanctions prohibiting the export of luxury vehicles with engines larger than 1900cc; the company fired responsible employees and paused future deliveries, highlighting difficulties in enforcing sanctions via a 'grey market' using thir...
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32% Bias Score
MaRS CEO Departs for Export Development Canada
Alison Nankivell left her post as CEO of MaRS Discovery District after less than a year to become the head of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal crown corporation supporting Canadian exporters, replacing Mairead Lavery after six years. This follows MaRS's restructuring and job cuts aimed at ...
MaRS CEO Departs for Export Development Canada
Alison Nankivell left her post as CEO of MaRS Discovery District after less than a year to become the head of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal crown corporation supporting Canadian exporters, replacing Mairead Lavery after six years. This follows MaRS's restructuring and job cuts aimed at ...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Considers Retaking Control of Panama Canal
President Trump advocates for the US to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing unfairly high fees and concerns over Chinese influence; this follows a record $5 billion revenue year despite operational challenges due to drought.
Trump Considers Retaking Control of Panama Canal
President Trump advocates for the US to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing unfairly high fees and concerns over Chinese influence; this follows a record $5 billion revenue year despite operational challenges due to drought.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Energy Purchases
President-elect Trump threatened the European Union with tariffs on Friday unless it significantly increases purchases of American oil and gas, escalating trade tensions following his first term's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU exported $576.3 billion worth of goods to the U.S. ...
Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Energy Purchases
President-elect Trump threatened the European Union with tariffs on Friday unless it significantly increases purchases of American oil and gas, escalating trade tensions following his first term's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU exported $576.3 billion worth of goods to the U.S. ...
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60% Bias Score
Ford Seeks Trump Meeting Amidst Threat of Canadian Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford seeks a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to prevent economic damage and secure trade relations, while also proposing a plan to deploy hundreds of provincial police officers to the border.
Ford Seeks Trump Meeting Amidst Threat of Canadian Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford seeks a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to prevent economic damage and secure trade relations, while also proposing a plan to deploy hundreds of provincial police officers to the border.
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40% Bias Score
Global South's Rise Boosts Global Trade, Malaysia Emphasizes ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, Malaysia's MATRADE chairman emphasized the Global South's positive impact on global trade and cooperation, highlighting Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ASEAN engagement and regional collaboration for economic growth and addressing global challenges.
Global South's Rise Boosts Global Trade, Malaysia Emphasizes ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, Malaysia's MATRADE chairman emphasized the Global South's positive impact on global trade and cooperation, highlighting Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ASEAN engagement and regional collaboration for economic growth and addressing global challenges.
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36% Bias Score
China Strengthens Global Supply Chains Amidst Decoupling Efforts
China's proactive measures, including streamlined customs processes and robust infrastructure, are strengthening global supply chain collaboration, attracting foreign investment, and boosting its foreign trade, which reached 39.79 trillion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024.
China Strengthens Global Supply Chains Amidst Decoupling Efforts
China's proactive measures, including streamlined customs processes and robust infrastructure, are strengthening global supply chain collaboration, attracting foreign investment, and boosting its foreign trade, which reached 39.79 trillion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Post-Brexit Trade Deal Hurting UK Businesses, BCC Survey Shows
A BCC survey shows only 15% of 1,000+ firms saw increased EU sales post-Brexit, while 46% want easier staff movement to the EU; the BCC calls for a closer EU tie to address higher taxes and trade barriers.
Post-Brexit Trade Deal Hurting UK Businesses, BCC Survey Shows
A BCC survey shows only 15% of 1,000+ firms saw increased EU sales post-Brexit, while 46% want easier staff movement to the EU; the BCC calls for a closer EU tie to address higher taxes and trade barriers.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Revives Barter Trade Amidst Heightened Sanctions
Facing intensified international sanctions, Russia is reviving barter trade, as seen in a recent deal with Pakistan exchanging 65,000 tons of agricultural goods, highlighting the economic impact of sanctions and Russia's adaptation strategies.
Russia Revives Barter Trade Amidst Heightened Sanctions
Facing intensified international sanctions, Russia is reviving barter trade, as seen in a recent deal with Pakistan exchanging 65,000 tons of agricultural goods, highlighting the economic impact of sanctions and Russia's adaptation strategies.
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32% Bias Score
Spain's Toy Industry Faces Christmas Sales Challenge Amidst Declining Birth Rate
Facing a declining birth rate, Spain's toy industry aims to maintain its 2023 revenue of 1.705 million euros by focusing on adult collectors and navigating logistical challenges, with Christmas sales concentrated in the final weeks.
Spain's Toy Industry Faces Christmas Sales Challenge Amidst Declining Birth Rate
Facing a declining birth rate, Spain's toy industry aims to maintain its 2023 revenue of 1.705 million euros by focusing on adult collectors and navigating logistical challenges, with Christmas sales concentrated in the final weeks.
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36% Bias Score
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers protested the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement near the Channel Tunnel due to concerns about increased imports of South American beef, poultry, and sugar, despite EU assurances of safeguards and overall economic benefits.
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers protested the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement near the Channel Tunnel due to concerns about increased imports of South American beef, poultry, and sugar, despite EU assurances of safeguards and overall economic benefits.
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36% Bias Score
Global South's Rise Boosts International Trade, Fosters ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, a Malaysian official highlighted the rise of Global South countries as a positive force in international trade, driving cooperation on various global challenges and enhancing regional development through strengthened ASEAN engagement.
Global South's Rise Boosts International Trade, Fosters ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, a Malaysian official highlighted the rise of Global South countries as a positive force in international trade, driving cooperation on various global challenges and enhancing regional development through strengthened ASEAN engagement.
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44% Bias Score