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Trump tariff plan brings Hollywood’s struggles into focus
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Donald Trump's proposal to put 100 percent tariffs on foreign movies left many filmmakers...
US Fed pauses rate cuts again, flags higher inflation risk
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another rate cut pause and warned of higher risks to...
Sheinbaum says Mexico will defend free trade deal with US, Canada
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico will fight to keep its free trade agreement with the United States and Canada in...
EU eyes targeting 100 bn euros of US goods with tariffs
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU is preparing to hit US goods worth nearly 100 billion euros ($113 billion) with...
US Fed pauses rate cuts again and warns of inflation, unemployment risks
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another pause in rate cuts and warned of higher risks...
US Fed starts rate meeting under cloud of tariff uncertainty
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve began a two-day discussion over interest rates Tuesday, with policymakers widely expected to...
US Fed pauses rate cuts again, flags higher inflation risk
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another rate cut pause and warned of higher risks to...
Distillery layoffs send shudders across remote Scottish island
Isle of Harris (AFP) - When Scotland's windswept Isle of Harris welcomed its first commercial distillery a decade ago, it...
US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland
Washington (AFP) - Senior US and Chinese officials will travel to Switzerland later this week to kickstart stalled trade talks...
No rate cuts expected from US Fed facing ‘unfavorable’ conditions
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve faces a tough choice Wednesday as it contends with President Donald Trump's tariff...
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