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Tests find pesticide traces in store-bought grapes, including organic varieties

Grapes in stores in most cases carry traces of pesticides, even organic ones, tests show.

European Parliament pauses approval of EU-US tariff settlement

The European Parliament has formally decided to pause the approval process for this summer's tariff settlement between the EU and the US.

Sweden and NATO Urge EU to Avoid Duplication in Defense Efforts

EU and Nato must avoid duplication of work on drones and air defense, urge Sweden and other Nato countries.

Apple Stock Drops After Trump's Tariff Threats

Trump Announces First US-UK Trade Agreement

President Donald Trump's first trade agreement is in harbor. According to Trump, it's about an agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom.

Sweden Explores Carbon Storage 800 Meters Below Seabed to Cut Emissions

800 meters below the seabed, the solution to Sweden's emissions problem may lie. Right now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is investigating the possibilities of storing carbon dioxide in the bedrock. It looks promising, says project leader Sofie Lindström.

Sweden Explores Carbon Storage 800 Meters Below Seabed to Cut Emissions

800 meters under the seabed, the solution to Sweden's emissions problem may be found. Right now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is investigating the possibilities of storing carbon dioxide in the bedrock. It looks promising, says project leader Sofie Lindström.

PFAS Levels Surge in European Wines, Study Reveals Alarming Trend

The levels of PFAS in wine have increased sharply in recent years. Far more than a hundred times above the guideline value for drinking water occur, according to a new study. If it's in grapes, it's likely in everything else we cultivate and that contains water, says Karin Lexén, Secretary-General of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Experts Predict Ongoing Stock Market Volatility as Trade Tensions Rise

The trade tariffs have paralyzed the global market. Experts believe that the uncertainty will continue when the world's stock exchanges open on Monday. On Friday, the fear index was at panic levels. This suggests that it's difficult to see how this will disappear when we open on Monday, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.

US Imposes 10 Percent Tariffs, Sparking Global Market Concerns

Now the first move of the trade war is being implemented, as the USA is now introducing 10 percent tariffs on all countries except Mexico and Canada. The tariffs are step one in the package that President Donald Trump presented on what he called Liberation Day. "An economic revolution" he writes on X.

US Stock Market Tumbles as Tariffs Hit Tech Giants

The New York stock exchange fell deeply in the wake of President Donald Trump's import tariffs. The large technology companies and companies with production in Asia had a nightmare day.

Trump and Starmer Discuss Progress on US-UK Trade Deal

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer held a "fruitful conversation" on Sunday about a trade agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom.

Wall Street Dips as US Car Giants Slide on New Tariff Announcement

The New York stock exchange fell again on Thursday. A feared global trade war in the wake of the USA's import tariffs is pouring fuel on already existing fears in the American economy.

BYD Set to Break Records with Over $100 Billion Revenue in 2024

The Chinese car manufacturer BYD is expected to present a range of new records in the 2024 financial report. The turnover is expected to exceed 100 billion dollars for the first time in a year. This can be compared to the American rival Tesla's 97.7 billion dollars.

USA postpones tariffs on Mexico and Canada

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is postponing the tariffs against Mexico and Canada for a month, reports Bloomberg.

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

On Wednesday next week, 25-percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium will be introduced – if President Donald Trump gets his way. And he has hinted at much more than that. But Sweden's Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) still hopes that the tariffs will never be introduced.

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

That animals can bring with them dangerous infections from other countries is known to most. But plants, we have poorer control over. It's a real Pandora's box, says Henrik Lange at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

That animals can bring with them dangerous infections from other countries is known to most. But plants, we have poorer control over. It's a real Pandora's box, says Henrik Lange at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump on Steel Tariffs: "No Catastrophe"

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, wants to introduce tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports from all countries, including Sweden. It's not good, but not a catastrophe, says Mathias Ternell, trade policy director at Jernkontoret.

Apple risks Competition Probe in China

The Competition Authority in China is preparing a formal investigation into iPhone manufacturer Apple's fees and handling of external apps in the App Store, according to the news agency Bloomberg. Apple's stock falls in futures trading on Wall Street following the reports.

Now Trump imposes tariffs - EU may be next in line

Donald Trump is making good on his promise to impose tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. And the next step could be tariffs on goods from the EU. They have treated us terribly, says Donald Trump.

High electricity prices in Norway may increase your electricity prices

Norway's government has proposed a fixed electricity price for Norwegian households at 40 öre per kilowatt-hour. For Swedish households, it could lead to higher electricity prices, warn two experts on the electricity market.