Digital Service Taxes Face US Protectionism: Regional Alliances Crucial
Facing potential US trade retaliation, countries with digital service taxes (DSTs) must choose between risking economic backlash or allowing US tech giants to continue reaping disproportionate profits. Regional alliances and collaboration with developing nations are crucial to either forcing a globa...
Digital Service Taxes Face US Protectionism: Regional Alliances Crucial
Facing potential US trade retaliation, countries with digital service taxes (DSTs) must choose between risking economic backlash or allowing US tech giants to continue reaping disproportionate profits. Regional alliances and collaboration with developing nations are crucial to either forcing a globa...
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48% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Finalized Despite French Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP, despite significant opposition from France and other EU countries.
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Finalized Despite French Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP, despite significant opposition from France and other EU countries.
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40% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Finalization Amidst Opposition
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Uruguay to finalize a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc, creating a market of 700 million people; however, some EU member states like France oppose the deal due to concerns about competition with South American agricultural producers.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Finalization Amidst Opposition
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Uruguay to finalize a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc, creating a market of 700 million people; however, some EU member states like France oppose the deal due to concerns about competition with South American agricultural producers.
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48% Bias Score
UE busca finalizar acordo de livre comércio com Mercosul apesar da oposição francesa
Apesar da oposição da França, a presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, anunciou nesta quinta-feira (05/12) que está na América Latina para finalizar o acordo de livre comércio entre a União Europeia e o Mercosul, com anúncio previsto para sexta-feira, criando um mercado de 700 milhõe...
UE busca finalizar acordo de livre comércio com Mercosul apesar da oposição francesa
Apesar da oposição da França, a presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, anunciou nesta quinta-feira (05/12) que está na América Latina para finalizar o acordo de livre comércio entre a União Europeia e o Mercosul, com anúncio previsto para sexta-feira, criando um mercado de 700 milhõe...
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes High Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Products
The US imposed tariffs of up to 271.28 percent on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, prompting criticism from China and concerns about increased costs and potential impacts on US renewable energy goals.
US Imposes High Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Products
The US imposed tariffs of up to 271.28 percent on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, prompting criticism from China and concerns about increased costs and potential impacts on US renewable energy goals.
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves Landmark Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst National Opposition
The European Union approved a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from several member states, including France, creating a vast free trade zone, but facing potential roadblocks from national governments and parliaments.
EU Approves Landmark Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst National Opposition
The European Union approved a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from several member states, including France, creating a vast free trade zone, but facing potential roadblocks from national governments and parliaments.
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56% Bias Score
Verona Forum in UAE Highlights Shift in Global Business
The Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, from October 26-27, attracted 997 participants from 40 countries and 105 journalists, showcasing the UAE's capacity to host major international events and highlighting a shift in global business towards new locations amid Western sanct...
Verona Forum in UAE Highlights Shift in Global Business
The Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, from October 26-27, attracted 997 participants from 40 countries and 105 journalists, showcasing the UAE's capacity to host major international events and highlighting a shift in global business towards new locations amid Western sanct...
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48% Bias Score
Navantia to Acquire Harland & Wolff Shipyards, Saving 1,000+ Jobs
Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, is on the verge of acquiring Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards, saving more than 1,000 jobs and securing a renegotiated contract for building Royal Navy ships, with the deal expected to be finalized next week.
Navantia to Acquire Harland & Wolff Shipyards, Saving 1,000+ Jobs
Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, is on the verge of acquiring Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards, saving more than 1,000 jobs and securing a renegotiated contract for building Royal Navy ships, with the deal expected to be finalized next week.
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40% Bias Score
Canada's Multi-Pronged Strategy to Counter Potential US Tariffs
Canadian premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau developed a multi-faceted strategy to counter potential US tariffs, using their political diversity to lobby both Republicans and Democrats, with Ottawa focusing on President-elect Trump.
Canada's Multi-Pronged Strategy to Counter Potential US Tariffs
Canadian premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau developed a multi-faceted strategy to counter potential US tariffs, using their political diversity to lobby both Republicans and Democrats, with Ottawa focusing on President-elect Trump.
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36% Bias Score
Putin Removes Gazprombank's Exclusive Role in Russian Gas Payments
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on December 5th, 2023, eliminating Gazprombank's exclusive role in receiving payments for Russian gas exports, following US sanctions against the bank on November 21st, 2023, allowing for payments from third parties and alternative methods.
Putin Removes Gazprombank's Exclusive Role in Russian Gas Payments
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on December 5th, 2023, eliminating Gazprombank's exclusive role in receiving payments for Russian gas exports, following US sanctions against the bank on November 21st, 2023, allowing for payments from third parties and alternative methods.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Dollar Policy: Tariffs or Stability?
President-elect Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on countries not using the US dollar is misguided; currency circulation depends on trade, not decrees. A stable dollar policy, supported by stablecoins, offers a more effective strategy for maintaining the dollar's global dominance and fostering ...
Trump's Dollar Policy: Tariffs or Stability?
President-elect Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on countries not using the US dollar is misguided; currency circulation depends on trade, not decrees. A stable dollar policy, supported by stablecoins, offers a more effective strategy for maintaining the dollar's global dominance and fostering ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Planned Tariffs Threaten Major Trading Partners
Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of 10-20% on most imports, 60% on Chinese goods, and 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada upon taking office, potentially impacting these countries' economies significantly.
Trump's Planned Tariffs Threaten Major Trading Partners
Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of 10-20% on most imports, 60% on Chinese goods, and 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada upon taking office, potentially impacting these countries' economies significantly.
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32% Bias Score