US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new round of tariffs targeting eight countries, with Brazil hit the hardest. The move, which comes despite a US trade surplus with the South American giant, raises economic and political tensions as the August 1 implementation date looms. Meanwhile in corporate news, Nvidia has become the first … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 9: Papers report on the blazing wildfires in Syria, Spain and France. Over in Russia, where independent media are discussing the “alleged suicie” of a high-profile politician, who was found dead hours after being fired. Also, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot praises Hitler and shares hateful comments on X after its … Read more
US e-commerce giant Amazon has expanded its “Prime Day” promotional event this year to four days, in a bid to give shoppers “more time to shop and save”. US President Donald Trump’s global trade war has increased the threat of higher prices for US shoppers. While forecasts show another record year for sales, other indicators … Read more
US President Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper after sending tariff letters to 14 different trading partners. Also, Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. Plus, France’s parliament approves a controversial bill on agriculture which brings back a pesticide that was banned in 2020. Source link
A walkout by French air traffic controllers is causing major disruptions to summer travel, impacting not just French airports but also the country’s airspace. The US House of Representatives has passed Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill, stripping millions of Americans of food benefits. Plus, France’s antitrust agency is fining fast-fashion retailer Shein €40 million for … Read more