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Swiss economy set to slow due to US tariffs
Geneva (AFP) - The Swiss economy will likely grow more slowly than previously expected next year due to the massive...
Norway, environmentalists back in court over oil field permits
Oslo (AFP) - The Norwegian state and environmental groups face off in court again Thursday over three oil fields ruled...
Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook ‘dangerous’
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to...
German factory outfitters warn of ‘crisis’ from US tariffs
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's factory and equipment makers' federation warned Wednesday the sector is facing an "existential crisis" after...
Australia joins countries suspending post to US
Sydney (AFP) - Australia joined on Tuesday a string of countries suspending some postal deliveries to the United States, citing...
German factory outfitters warn of ‘crisis’ from US tariffs
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's plant and equipment makers' federation warned Wednesday the sector is facing an "existential crisis" after...
US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian oil purchases
Washington (AFP) - US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as...
Bolivia candidate vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals
La Paz (AFP) - Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck...
Trump advisor says US may take stakes in other firms after Intel
Washington (AFP) - The US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, Donald Trump's...
Indian readies for punishing US tariffs
Mumbai (AFP) - Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this...
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