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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German power grid must adopt smart meters and flexible tariffs to cut costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSmart meters and flexible tariffs could cut Germany’s electricity costs, experts say ZEIT podcast guests say smart meters and flexible tariffs can better match supply and demand, easing grid strain …
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EU and Mexico sign modernized trade agreement eliminating nearly all tariffs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU-Mexico trade agreement opens markets as Mexico to lift most tariffs EU-Mexico trade agreement signed in Mexico City after decade-long talks, ending most Mexican tariffs on EU goods and securing …
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EU Approves US Trade Deal with 15 Percent Tariffs on European Goods
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU–US trade deal approved by EU institutions despite sharp tariff imbalance EU–US trade deal approved by EU institutions; agreement offers planning certainty but leaves European exporters facing higher tariffs and …
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EU reaches tariff agreement with US to abolish industrial tariffs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU-US tariff agreement cleared by EU institutions, averting immediate U.S. auto tariffs EU-US tariff agreement moves forward as MEPs and EU member states agree to remove EU duties on U.S. …
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EU approves 50 percent steel tariffs and slashes duty-free quota
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Parliament approves 50% EU steel tariffs to protect domestic industry EU Parliament backs 50% EU steel tariffs from July, cutting duty-free quota to 18.3M tonnes to shield industry amid …
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US Appeals Court Accepts Trump Administration Appeal and Reinstates 10% Global Tariffs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS Appeals Court Reinstates Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs Pending Review Appeals court accepts government appeal, temporarily reinstating President Trump’s 10% global tariffs for plaintiffs while refunds and legal battles continue. …
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US states woo global investors at fair despite tariffs and ICE raids
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS States Courting Investors Turn to Creative Incentives Amid Tariffs and ICE Enforcement US states courting investors at a global trade fair counter tariffs and ICE enforcement with tax breaks, …
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US Announces 25% Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Threatening Auto Industry
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. tariffs on EU cars set at 25% in presidential announcement, industry warns of major fallout U.S. tariffs on EU cars announced by President Trump could reach 25%, risking heavy …