French Wine and Spirits Producers Increase US Shipments Ahead of Potential Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs, French cognac and champagne producers are increasing shipments to the US, with Hennessy raising exports by roughly 10% annually, while others like Moët & Chandon plan similar increases to mitigate potential losses from future trade policies.
French Wine and Spirits Producers Increase US Shipments Ahead of Potential Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs, French cognac and champagne producers are increasing shipments to the US, with Hennessy raising exports by roughly 10% annually, while others like Moët & Chandon plan similar increases to mitigate potential losses from future trade policies.
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8% Bias Score
France's Opposition Jeopardizes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French President Macron's rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, despite the European Commission's efforts to finalize it, creates a political crisis in France and threatens to derail the nearly two-decade-long negotiation.
France's Opposition Jeopardizes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French President Macron's rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, despite the European Commission's efforts to finalize it, creates a political crisis in France and threatens to derail the nearly two-decade-long negotiation.
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36% Bias Score
EPP abandons attempt to weaken EU's anti-deforestation law
The European People's Party (EPP) has abandoned its attempt to weaken the EU's anti-deforestation law, which will now take effect in 2026 instead of 2025, after facing resistance from member states and concerns about its economic impacts.
EPP abandons attempt to weaken EU's anti-deforestation law
The European People's Party (EPP) has abandoned its attempt to weaken the EU's anti-deforestation law, which will now take effect in 2026 instead of 2025, after facing resistance from member states and concerns about its economic impacts.
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48% Bias Score
T&T Grocery Chain Expands to US
T&T, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, opens its first US store in Bellevue, Washington on Thursday, marking a strategic expansion driven by strong Canadian growth and increasing demand for diverse culinary experiences in North America.
T&T Grocery Chain Expands to US
T&T, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, opens its first US store in Bellevue, Washington on Thursday, marking a strategic expansion driven by strong Canadian growth and increasing demand for diverse culinary experiences in North America.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Alternative Currency
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on nine nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE—if they create or back a currency to replace the U.S. dollar, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global markets and consumer prices.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Alternative Currency
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on nine nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE—if they create or back a currency to replace the U.S. dollar, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global markets and consumer prices.
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36% Bias Score
China's Supply Chain Expo Concludes with $21 Billion in Deals
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo, held in Beijing from November 26th-30th, 2024, concluded with over 210 signed business deals worth over $21 billion USD, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries.
China's Supply Chain Expo Concludes with $21 Billion in Deals
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo, held in Beijing from November 26th-30th, 2024, concluded with over 210 signed business deals worth over $21 billion USD, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries.
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12% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Finalization Amid French Political Turmoil
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Latin America to finalize a trade agreement with Mercosur by December 6th, despite strong opposition from France, which is currently experiencing a government crisis.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Finalization Amid French Political Turmoil
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Latin America to finalize a trade agreement with Mercosur by December 6th, despite strong opposition from France, which is currently experiencing a government crisis.
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36% Bias Score
EU und Mercosur schließen riesiges Freihandelsabkommen
Die EU und Mercosur stehen kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Freihandelsabkommens, das einen gemeinsamen Markt mit 700 Millionen Menschen schaffen soll und nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen, unter anderem aufgrund von Bedenken hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen auf die europäische Landwirtschaft und den Regenwal...
EU und Mercosur schließen riesiges Freihandelsabkommen
Die EU und Mercosur stehen kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Freihandelsabkommens, das einen gemeinsamen Markt mit 700 Millionen Menschen schaffen soll und nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen, unter anderem aufgrund von Bedenken hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen auf die europäische Landwirtschaft und den Regenwal...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State Amidst Threatened Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amidst discussions about threatened tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns over drug and migrant flows. Despite being framed as a joke, this underscores significant tensi...
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State Amidst Threatened Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amidst discussions about threatened tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns over drug and migrant flows. Despite being framed as a joke, this underscores significant tensi...
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44% Bias Score
Tariffs Threaten to Increase Toy Prices During Holiday Season
The toy industry is facing potential price increases due to President-elect Trump's threat to impose steep taxes on all imports from China, potentially raising the price of a $30 Tonka truck to $45 or more.
Tariffs Threaten to Increase Toy Prices During Holiday Season
The toy industry is facing potential price increases due to President-elect Trump's threat to impose steep taxes on all imports from China, potentially raising the price of a $30 Tonka truck to $45 or more.
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40% Bias Score
BRICS Explore Alternative to US Dollar Amidst Geopolitical Concerns
BRICS nations, seeking to decrease dependence on the US dollar due to its use as a geopolitical tool, are exploring a new common currency to facilitate trade and reduce vulnerability to US sanctions.
BRICS Explore Alternative to US Dollar Amidst Geopolitical Concerns
BRICS nations, seeking to decrease dependence on the US dollar due to its use as a geopolitical tool, are exploring a new common currency to facilitate trade and reduce vulnerability to US sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Trump amenaza con aranceles que podrían impulsar la inflación
El presidente electo de EE. UU., Donald Trump, amenaza con imponer aranceles del 25% a México y Canadá, y un 10% adicional a los productos chinos a partir del 20 de enero, lo que podría aumentar la inflación y afectar a US\$1,5 billones en productos.
Trump amenaza con aranceles que podrían impulsar la inflación
El presidente electo de EE. UU., Donald Trump, amenaza con imponer aranceles del 25% a México y Canadá, y un 10% adicional a los productos chinos a partir del 20 de enero, lo que podría aumentar la inflación y afectar a US\$1,5 billones en productos.
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36% Bias Score