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Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute
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Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

Eggs, chicken and furniture from the USA may become more expensive if the EU introduces countermeasures against Trump's tariffs. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) would rather sit down at the negotiating table
US Tariffs Challenge Swedish Firms, Sparking Concerns and Opportunities
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US Tariffs Challenge Swedish Firms, Sparking Concerns and Opportunities

Swedish companies will be affected by the USA's new tariffs. All these storm clouds - one feels bad thinking about it, says small business owner Johanna Olofsson
EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties
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EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers
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EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Despite the fact that the EU does not want a trade war with the USA, certain American goods may still be subject to tariffs and become more expensive for Swedish consumers. This could be, for example, orange juice, peanut butter, bourbon, but also steel, says Pia Fromlet, euro economist at bank SEB
EU Prepares Trade Countermeasures as US Tariffs Loom
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EU Prepares Trade Countermeasures as US Tariffs Loom

The EU has prepared the so-called trade bazooka, which after the USA announced its tariffs now risks being fired. We are in a trade war, says Per Altenberg, trade policy analyst at the National Board of Trade
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify
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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies.
Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs
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Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns
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Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

The Government warns that the USA's tariffs can affect the economy. They can lead to lower economic growth in the short term
Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support
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Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support

Serbian students are starting on Thursday a 1300 kilometers bike ride to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg to draw attention to the recent protests in the country.
EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules
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EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday
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EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending
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Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

""Hysteria" says the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the doubts on the country's continued commitment to Nato. At the same time, the demands are repeated to allocate corresponding five percent of GDP to defence – also for the USA
Gaza Blockade Endangers Pregnant Women and Newborns, Says Save the Children
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Gaza Blockade Endangers Pregnant Women and Newborns, Says Save the Children

Mothers' and newborns' lives are in danger under Israel's blockade of emergency aid to Gaza, writes Save the Children. No supplies have entered Gaza in the last month
Kristersson Urges Action Over US Tariffs, Calls for EU-US Trade Talks
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Kristersson Urges Action Over US Tariffs, Calls for EU-US Trade Talks

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the US tariff decision as serious but not unexpected. This is bad for world trade
Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact
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Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

Many Swedish fund and stock savers wake up to gloomy messages after USA's president Donald Trump announced comprehensive tariffs. It is not time to sell off stocks or funds that have gone down due to the tariffs, at least not within the coming weeks, says economist Shoka Åhrman
EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy
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EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

The EU wants to negotiate with Donald Trump but is also ready to respond to the US's powerful import tariffs, announces the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War
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Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Donald Trump's tariffs imply a fundamental change for global trade that will weaken the West, warns the US's allies. Even from China, harsh criticism is coming
Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty
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Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank
Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson
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Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Sweden is well prepared, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) since USA's President Donald Trump has given notice of, among other things, 20-percent tariffs on goods from the EU.
Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn
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Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank
Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods
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Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

The USA is introducing tariffs of 20 percent on goods from the EU, announces President Donald Trump at a press conference. He also confirms that the USA is introducing tariffs of 25 percent on all foreign-built vehicles
Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest
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Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Hungary is expected to announce that the country is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reports The Times of Israel. The message is believed to come in connection with war crime accused Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Budapest
Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement
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Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

The EU has imposed fines totaling 458 million euros, equivalent to approximately 4. 9 billion kronor, on 15 vehicle manufacturers and the industry's employer organization (ACEA) for participating in a cartel
German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post
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German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

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