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Brazilians burn Trump effigies as tariffs spark anger
Brasília (AFP) - Brazilians set fire to effigies of Donald Trump in protests across several cities Friday, denouncing the US...
Trump orders firing of US official as cracks emerge in jobs market
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he has ordered the firing of a key economic official, accusing her...
Brewed awakening: German beer sales lowest on record
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - It is news that will leave brewers feeling flat -- German beer sales hit their lowest...
Swiss will try to negotiate way out of stiff US tariffs
Geneva (AFP) - The Swiss government said Friday it would negotiate with the United States to try to avoid the...
Cracks emerge in US jobs market as Fed officials sound warning
Washington (AFP) - The US employment market is showing weakness as companies grappled with President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, government...
French wine industry warns of ‘brutal’ impact from US tariffs
Paris (AFP) - The French wine industry on Friday warned of a "brutal" impact from US tariffs and a weak...
World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch
Washington (AFP) - Global markets reeled Friday after President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as...
UK top court to rule on multi-billion pound car loan scandal
London (AFP) - Britain's highest court will Friday determine whether controversial car loans were unlawful, which could pave the way...
British Airways owner sees profit jump on ‘strong’ demand
London (AFP) - IAG, the owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, said Friday that its net profit jumped...
South Korea exports hit July record despite US tariff pressures
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's exports surged to their highest level ever for a July, fuelled by strong overseas demand...
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