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Trump Withdraws EU Medicine Tariff Threat, Signals Lower Rates
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Trump Withdraws EU Medicine Tariff Threat, Signals Lower Rates

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USA's president Donald Trump backs down from his previous threats of having even higher tariffs for among other things, medicines, appears in a statement from the White House. It is a small step in the right direction, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT
Europe Accused of Secretly Funding Controversial Gaza Aid Program
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Europe Accused of Secretly Funding Controversial Gaza Aid Program

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The financing of the heavily criticized US- and Israel-supported GHF, which handles food distribution in Gaza, is largely shrouded in secrecy. Now, a representative of the organization claims that they receive money from several Western European countries – who want to remain anonymous
Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs
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Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs

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Today, the new tariffs on exports to the USA begin to apply. At the same time, Sweden and the EU are now breaking ground for new trade routes
EU Postpones US Tariff Countermeasures but Remains Prepared
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EU Postpones US Tariff Countermeasures but Remains Prepared

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The EU has postponed the planned countermeasures against the USA in the customs issue for six months. But Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa clarifies that the union's weapons are still loaded
Dousa Highlights Concerns Over US-EU Trade Volatility
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Dousa Highlights Concerns Over US-EU Trade Volatility

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The unpredictability is problematic, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about the new customs messages from the USA.
Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel
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Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel

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The Government invites the Socialdemokraterna to a cooperation to put pressure on Israel, writes Aftonbladet. We are trying to convince more countries to sharpen the tone towards Israel
Israel Holds Key to Ending Gaza Starvation Crisis, Says Minister Dousa
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Israel Holds Key to Ending Gaza Starvation Crisis, Says Minister Dousa

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The situation in Gaza is described as increasingly acute and aid organizations are warning of starvation. It is only the Israeli government that can get rid of the starvation in Gaza, says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions
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Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions

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Sweden will drive on to have more goods covered by lower customs duties, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). The agreement is not entirely clear – among other things, medicines are not included in the customs agreement
Social Democrats Propose International Rescue Fleet for Gaza Aid
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Social Democrats Propose International Rescue Fleet for Gaza Aid

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The Social Democrats want to send supplies to the distressed population of Gaza with an international rescue fleet.
EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost
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EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost

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The customs agreement between the EU and the USA creates, according to Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party), "some predictability" for Sweden's part. "This agreement makes no one richer, but is perhaps the least bad alternative", he says in a written comment to TT
Dousa Urges Swift Action on Gaza Humanitarian Corridors
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Dousa Urges Swift Action on Gaza Humanitarian Corridors

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Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement of humanitarian corridors and pauses in the fighting in Gaza. ”Now it needs to be put into practice”, he says
Dousa Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza
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Dousa Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza

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The Israeli military announced on Friday that they will allow emergency aid to Gaza from the air – which is met with skepticism from Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister
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US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister

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Sweden voted yes when EU countries approved countermeasures against the USA's tariffs worth over 1,000 billion kronor. Intensive negotiations are underway to reach a trade agreement before the end of the month
Thailand and Cambodia Urged to De-escalate Border Tensions
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Thailand and Cambodia Urged to De-escalate Border Tensions

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The Thai air force has attacked military targets in Cambodia in connection with the clashes in a disputed border area between the countries. At least eleven Thai civilians have been killed, including children, according to Thai authorities
Aid Groups Urge Action to Prevent Mass Starvation in Gaza
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Aid Groups Urge Action to Prevent Mass Starvation in Gaza

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Over 100 aid organizations, including Save the Children and Doctors without Borders, warn that mass starvation is spreading in Gaza and they receive support from the World Health Organization. Israel does not want to be held responsible for starvation in Gaza and instead points out terrorist-stamped Hamas
Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List
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Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List

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Five products from Swedish industry are now being removed from the countermeasure package that the EU plans to implement if the USA introduces 30-percent tariffs on August 1. - That we got it through has saved jobs within Swedish industry, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT
EU Ready to Respond to US Tariff Threats with Confidence
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EU Ready to Respond to US Tariff Threats with Confidence

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Dare to be tough, urges Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) when EU countries sigh over the latest tariff threat from Donald Trump. New talks with the USA are already underway
Dousa Seeks EU Support for Tariff Countermeasures Against US
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Dousa Seeks EU Support for Tariff Countermeasures Against US

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Increase the tariffs against the USA on certain goods, and reduce the tariffs on the same type of goods from other countries. Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) hopes to get the other EU countries to join in on a countermeasure against President Trump's tariff threats
Kristersson Warns of Losses in US-EU Trade Conflict
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Kristersson Warns of Losses in US-EU Trade Conflict

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The Government "regrets the US decision" on import duties of 30 percent against the EU, writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in a comment. Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) says that the decision is a strong escalation from the US side
Trump Warns EU of 30 Percent Tariffs Amid Trade Talks
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Trump Warns EU of 30 Percent Tariffs Amid Trade Talks

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce 30-percent import duties on goods from the EU as of August 1, he writes on his social media platform Truth Social. The threat comes at the same time as the USA and the EU are negotiating a trade agreement
EU-US Tariff Talks in Critical Phase, Says Trade Minister Dousa
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EU-US Tariff Talks in Critical Phase, Says Trade Minister Dousa

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The EU's negotiations on tariffs with the USA are in a "critical situation, hour by hour", according to Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. He assesses that Sweden is not particularly threatened by the new 50-percent tariffs on copper that the USA's president Donald Trump has announced
EU-US Customs Talks in Critical Phase Amid Trade War Concerns
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EU-US Customs Talks in Critical Phase Amid Trade War Concerns

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A new round of talks between the EU and the USA to avoid a full-scale customs war has begun, with single days left on President Donald Trump's so-called customs pause. We are in a critical situation right now, says Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
Sweden Commits 8.2 Billion Kronor to Support World's Poorest Nations
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Sweden Commits 8.2 Billion Kronor to Support World's Poorest Nations

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Sweden will contribute 8. 2 billion kronor to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's fund for the poorest countries
Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application
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Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application

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