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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...
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...
Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump expanded pressure on the Federal Reserve on Monday by moving to fire Governor...
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...
German, French post offices restrict packages to US over tariffs
Berlin (AFP) - The postal services of Germany and France on Friday announced a raft of restrictions on package deliveries...
Canada removing tariffs on US goods compliant with free trade deal
Ottawa (AFP) - Canada will remove all tariffs on US goods that are compliant with the existing North American free...
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