Liquor, plywood and hockey equipment. These are some of the Canadian goods now covered after tariff talks between the United States and Canada collapsed. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs will be imposed on September 8. “They asked for too much and offered too little,” says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
BusinessPresident Donald Trump's counter-move on the tariff issue came after just a couple of hours. The uncertainty surrounding the new announcement will remain for much longer, Persson says. There is much uncertainty, and once again a veil lies over global growth, Persson says.
BusinessThe White House and the US Department of Homeland Security are using memes about the video game "Halo" to recruit young men, according to The Guardian, among others.
EntertainmentThe key interest rate in the USA remains unchanged by the central bank Federal Reserve (Fed). The rate thus remains in the interval 4.25–4.50 percent.
BusinessUSA's president Donald Trump can compromise on the issue of tariffs against Canada and Mexico, according to Trade Minister Howard Lutnick. The USA will likely meet the two countries halfway, according to Lutnick.
BusinessThe EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza.
WorldWhat becomes a reality of Donald Trump's tariff threats is still highly unclear. However, there are a number of Swedish companies in the line of fire due to their production in Mexico.
BusinessAfter Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, many are worried about a setback for climate work, not only in the USA but also globally. It's a blow to the Paris Agreement, says climate expert Björn-Ola Linnér.
SwedenThe night's speech, when Donald Trump accepted his nomination as presidential candidate, was weak – in terms of both content and delivery, according to US expert Frida Stranne. One of the weaker acceptance speeches I have heard and I don't think he got as much enthusiasm from the audience as he usually does.
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