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US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister
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US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause
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US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

USA has come up with a new bid on tariffs to the EU Commission. The EU leaders have not yet agreed on any response – some want to see a quick settlement while others want to see all tariffs removed
Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize
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Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran
Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action
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Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

For just under a week ago, the activist Greta Thunberg came home from Israel. Now she is demonstrating for the Palestinians' cause in Stockholm
Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime
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Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says that it is crucial that food, water and medicines reach into Gaza. Using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare constitutes a war crime, she says
Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying
Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict
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Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict

The Government wants to remove 13 products from the EU's long list of products from the USA that may be affected by tariffs if the trade conflict with the Trump administration cannot be resolved. We do not want to shoot ourselves in the foot, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about why he wants exceptions
Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support
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Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter
Dousa Criticizes Green Party Amid Calls for Resignation Over Unrwa Handling
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Dousa Criticizes Green Party Amid Calls for Resignation Over Unrwa Handling

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) hits back at the Green party's demands for him to resign due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa. ”I work day and night to ensure that more families in Gaza can benefit from Swedish support”, says Dousa in a written comment
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa
Stockholm Fashion Week Returns with New Focus and Government Funding
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Stockholm Fashion Week Returns with New Focus and Government Funding

Stockholm Fashion Week is back, with a new focus and new financing. This year's edition begins on June 2 – this time with government funding
Dousa Warns of Risks from Increased US Steel Tariffs
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Dousa Warns of Risks from Increased US Steel Tariffs

After President Donald Trump's statement on increased steel tariffs, Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) points out that the US's "unpredictability and impulsiveness continues". Concern is also being voiced from Canada
Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls
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Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls

Sweden's government has no plans to resume support to the UN agency Unrwa's operations in Gaza, despite a call from five major aid organizations. If we assess that Unrwa is an organization that can also channel Swedish support in an effective way, we can consider a reprioritization, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa to TT
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