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EU Diversifies Trade Amid US Protectionism
The Trump administration's use of tariffs as a negotiating tactic is creating an existential threat to the EU economy, prompting the EU to diversify trade relationships with partners such as India, Australia, and the CPTPP, amid uncertainty surrounding US-China relations.
EU Diversifies Trade Amid US Protectionism
The Trump administration's use of tariffs as a negotiating tactic is creating an existential threat to the EU economy, prompting the EU to diversify trade relationships with partners such as India, Australia, and the CPTPP, amid uncertainty surrounding US-China relations.
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40% Bias Score
Lutnick Confident in Pre-August 1 Trade Deals Despite Tariff Concerns
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts successful trade deals with key U.S. partners before August 1, avoiding higher tariffs, despite public skepticism and economist warnings of potential negative economic consequences. Negotiations with the EU, Canada and Mexico are underway, with the threat o...
Lutnick Confident in Pre-August 1 Trade Deals Despite Tariff Concerns
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts successful trade deals with key U.S. partners before August 1, avoiding higher tariffs, despite public skepticism and economist warnings of potential negative economic consequences. Negotiations with the EU, Canada and Mexico are underway, with the threat o...
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56% Bias Score
Canada's Supply Management System Under Threat from US Pressure
Facing pressure from the US, Canada's supply management system—in place since 1972 to stabilize dairy, egg, and poultry prices—is threatened, potentially impacting 9,256 farms and causing economic and social disruption.
Canada's Supply Management System Under Threat from US Pressure
Facing pressure from the US, Canada's supply management system—in place since 1972 to stabilize dairy, egg, and poultry prices—is threatened, potentially impacting 9,256 farms and causing economic and social disruption.
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52% Bias Score
UK-France State Visit: Cooperation Amidst Tensions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit aims to strengthen ties strained by Brexit, focusing on defense, migration, and nuclear cooperation; however, disagreements over handling Donald Trump and US trade deals expose underlying tensions.
UK-France State Visit: Cooperation Amidst Tensions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit aims to strengthen ties strained by Brexit, focusing on defense, migration, and nuclear cooperation; however, disagreements over handling Donald Trump and US trade deals expose underlying tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Bill C-202 Hamstrings Canada's Trade Negotiations
Canada's Parliament passed Bill C-202, prohibiting trade concessions on supply-managed products, impacting negotiations with the U.S. and other countries, despite warnings from Prime Minister Mark Carney and concerns about harming Canada's reputation as a free-trading nation.
Bill C-202 Hamstrings Canada's Trade Negotiations
Canada's Parliament passed Bill C-202, prohibiting trade concessions on supply-managed products, impacting negotiations with the U.S. and other countries, despite warnings from Prime Minister Mark Carney and concerns about harming Canada's reputation as a free-trading nation.
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56% Bias Score
China Partially Eases Rare Earth Export Controls Amid US Trade Concerns
China partially eased rare earth export restrictions following trade talks, granting some permits after imposing export requirements in April, impacting global high-tech production and raising concerns about US dependence on China for critical minerals.
China Partially Eases Rare Earth Export Controls Amid US Trade Concerns
China partially eased rare earth export restrictions following trade talks, granting some permits after imposing export requirements in April, impacting global high-tech production and raising concerns about US dependence on China for critical minerals.
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48% Bias Score
Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house elections, securing only 47 of 125 seats, despite Ishiba's intention to remain in office amidst rising public discontent over economic issues and the looming threat of US tariffs.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house elections, securing only 47 of 125 seats, despite Ishiba's intention to remain in office amidst rising public discontent over economic issues and the looming threat of US tariffs.
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36% Bias Score
Ireland's New Law Risks Major Repercussions for American Businesses
Ireland plans a European-first law banning imports from Israeli businesses in the West Bank and Jerusalem, creating major risks for American companies due to U.S. anti-boycott laws that prohibit participation in foreign boycotts of Israel.
Ireland's New Law Risks Major Repercussions for American Businesses
Ireland plans a European-first law banning imports from Israeli businesses in the West Bank and Jerusalem, creating major risks for American companies due to U.S. anti-boycott laws that prohibit participation in foreign boycotts of Israel.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Threatened 200% Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Alarm Australia
President Trump threatened 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to the US, impacting Australia's \$2.5bn annual pharmaceutical exports; a year-long transition period is proposed, following pressure from US pharmaceutical lobby groups concerning Australia's drug price controls.
Trump's Threatened 200% Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Alarm Australia
President Trump threatened 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to the US, impacting Australia's \$2.5bn annual pharmaceutical exports; a year-long transition period is proposed, following pressure from US pharmaceutical lobby groups concerning Australia's drug price controls.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Scraps Digital Services Tax Amidst U.S. Pressure, Exposing Flawed Digital Strategy
Facing U.S. trade sanctions, Canada cancelled its digital services tax, foregoing $7.2 billion in projected revenue over five years, exposing a pattern of ineffective digital policy marked by strong initial stances followed by concessions due to industry opposition.
Canada Scraps Digital Services Tax Amidst U.S. Pressure, Exposing Flawed Digital Strategy
Facing U.S. trade sanctions, Canada cancelled its digital services tax, foregoing $7.2 billion in projected revenue over five years, exposing a pattern of ineffective digital policy marked by strong initial stances followed by concessions due to industry opposition.
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64% Bias Score
UK Bioethanol Plant Closure Threatened by US Trade Deal
Associated British Foods threatens to close its Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull by September 13th due to a UK-US trade deal removing tariffs on US ethanol imports, jeopardizing 4,000 jobs and the UK's sustainable aviation fuel goals; the government is in negotiations but faces a deadline.
UK Bioethanol Plant Closure Threatened by US Trade Deal
Associated British Foods threatens to close its Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull by September 13th due to a UK-US trade deal removing tariffs on US ethanol imports, jeopardizing 4,000 jobs and the UK's sustainable aviation fuel goals; the government is in negotiations but faces a deadline.
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44% Bias Score
China's Rare Earth Dominance Shapes US Trade Negotiations
China's control over 70% of rare earth mining, 85% of refining, and 90% of alloy/magnet production gives it significant leverage in trade talks with the US, potentially leading to eased chip export controls in exchange for increased rare earth exports; however, this strategy risks accelerating the d...
China's Rare Earth Dominance Shapes US Trade Negotiations
China's control over 70% of rare earth mining, 85% of refining, and 90% of alloy/magnet production gives it significant leverage in trade talks with the US, potentially leading to eased chip export controls in exchange for increased rare earth exports; however, this strategy risks accelerating the d...
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36% Bias Score
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