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Trump escalates trade tensions with 200 percent tariff on EU wine, champagne

US President Donald Trump has again turned to tariffs as a weapon in international trade disputes, this time threatening a hefty 200 percent levy on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the European Union.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 14, 2025

Western Europe’s oldest human face discovered in Spain

The research team at the Atapuerca archaeological sites in Burgos, Spain, has just broken its own record by discovering, for the third time, the oldest human in Western Europe.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2025

UniCredit Gets ECB Nod For Commerzbank Stake

Italian banking giant UniCredit said Friday it had secured approval from the European Central Bank to buy up to 29.9 percent of Commerzbank, opening the door to a possible takeover of its German rival.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025

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EU parliament rocked by corruption investigation linked to China’s Huawei

Belgian authorities announce arrests of several people in connection with alleged bribery within the parliament.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025

Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU

Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance

The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025

S&P 500 falls more than 10% below recent high as markets rattled by Trump

Key US stock index slides into correction territory as president’s trade wars cause Wall Street volatility

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025

Tariff Worries Pressure Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -1.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.89%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 13, 2025

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Belgian police raid several premises as part of major EU corruption probe

The authorities in Belgium have intensified their crackdown on corruption within European institutions, launching a series of raids in connection with political misconduct and lobbying groups.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025

EU flags stronger partnership with South Africa with €4.7bn investment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa, on her visit to the country for the EU-South Africa summit, with the country's President Ramaphosa welcoming consolidated cooperation.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025

Tariff Worries Sink Stocks

Barchart · Mar 13, 2025

Trump Tariff Threat Leaves Sour Taste For European Drinks Producers

President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 200 percent tariff on many European Union alcohol imports, amid a spiralling trade war, will hit a market worth $10 billion to EU producers in 2023, according to World Trade Organisation figures.

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

US wine shops and importers say Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand

The U.S. is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Dollar Gains and Gold Posts a Record High on Tariff Anxiety

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.19%. The dollar rose Thursday on a possible trade war escalation that would boost inflation and keep the Fed's policy restrictive. President Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages late Thursday if the EU...

Barchart · Mar 13, 2025

France leads Europe’s big five in pushing for stronger Ukraine defence

The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's long-term security by enhancing its armed forces. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, is in discussions with MPs regarding a significant increase in defence…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025

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Reason · Mar 13, 2025

Trump's Threatened 200 Percent Tariffs on European Booze Are His Least Sensible Trade Move Yet

It would make American consumers poorer and hurt American businesses without any promise of benefits.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025

UK food and drink exports to the EU down 34% since Brexit

Food and Drink Federation say businesses are struggling to deal with added ‘complexity and bureaucracy’

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025

Trump vows 200% retaliatory tariff on European wine and spirits

Warning comes after EU announced retaliatory tariffs on $28bn of US goods in response to US levies on steel, aluminium.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

Irish premier Micheal Martin has called for the EU to adopt a ‘strategic approach’ around US tariffs.

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The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

EU Backtracks After Trump Threatens 200 Percent Booze Tariff: 'Open For Negotiations'

The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two economic superpowers, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Boycott USA: Trump’s tariff trade war sparks international movement to reject Uncle Sam

Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ tariffs have encouraged some consumers to leave US goods on the shelf

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Air passengers’ rights: Are they fit for purpose? Simon Calder lays out what needs to change

No-win, no-fee lawyers oppose any weakening of the current rules – but our travel correspondent says the legislation is absurd

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025

‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef

Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays

Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025

These Are Some Iconic Companies That Could Be The Affected By Trump's 200% Tariffs on Alcohol From The E.U.

Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the E.U. in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariffs on U.S. whiskey.

PC Gamer · Mar 13, 2025

If you don't let us scrape copyrighted content, we will lose out to China says OpenAI as it tries to influence US government

The company also tries to frame its scraping as covered by the 'fair use doctrine'.

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