U.S. proposes forced labor tariffs on 60 countries, sparking EU and China backlash US trade office proposes 10–12.5% forced labor tariffs on imports from 60 countries, prompting EU and Chinese …
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US Threatens Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Alleged Forced Labor Imports
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. Threatens Tariffs Over Imports Linked to Forced Labor, Targets 60 Countries U.S. warns 60 countries — including the EU, UK and China — of 10–12.5% tariffs on imports linked …
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Business
AI forces Germany to rethink labor protections and workforce strategy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany at a Turning Point for Artificial Intelligence Adoption Germany faces a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence reshapes work, business and public policy. Artificial intelligence is driving large investments, speeding …
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AI reshapes German labor market as study warns middle class threatened
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerArtificial Intelligence and the Labor Market: Why the Middle Class Faces the Biggest Shift Studies show artificial intelligence will reshape Germany’s labor market — boosting growth but straining the middle …
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Business
Restaurant operators warn margins squeezed by rising labor and equipment costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRising Restaurant Costs Push Cafés to the Brink as Four‑Euro Cappuccinos Become Common Cafés and small restaurants are confronting rising restaurant costs that squeeze margins even when dining rooms appear …
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Business
German statutory pension debate demands labor market reforms to secure retiree incomes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDebate over German statutory pension intensifies as Merz proposes ‘basic’ safety net Germany’s statutory pension debate sharpens as Chancellor Merz backs a ‘basic’ safety net; social groups demand labour-market reforms …
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Business
German labor market weakens as unemployment remains above three million
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman unemployment stays above three million in April as employment falls German unemployment remained above three million in April, with 3.01 million people registered as jobless and employment declining year‑on‑year, …
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Politics
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid investigations into alleged misconduct
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoLori Chavez-DeRemer resignation shakes White House as Labor Secretary exits for private sector Lori Chavez-DeRemer resignation announced by the White House as investigations and cabinet turnover deepen political uncertainty in …