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iPhones sold in US to no longer come from China in wake of Trump's tariffs

2 May 2025, 05:39 Apple iPhone 16. Picture: Getty Most iPhones sold in the United States will no longer be made in China in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Apple has revealed. Listen to this article Most US-sold iPhones will instead come from India, …

US tariffs a wake-up call for China to improve labour standards

The intensifying US-China trade tensions, most visibly in the form of US tariffs, have been framed as a significant threat to China’s export-driven economy. The real impact of tariffs remains to be seen. However, China should see the tariffs for what they …

Europe and China want to be trade allies. This sector could be upended.

Both sides are poking out olive branches, or twigs. Beijing removed symbolic sanctions against five members of the European Parliament whom it judged overly outspoken about Uyghur minority rights. Eurocrats leaked the possibility of replacing tariffs on …

TikTok rejects China data allegations, vows EU appeal

The TikTok logo is seen outside the Chinese video app compan's Los Angeles offices in Culver City, California, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP Brussels, Belgium: TikTok on Friday said it planned to appeal a fine of 530 million euros ($ …

Chinese EV makers push plug-in hybrid sales in the EU

Reflections from the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show: China's Automotive Turning Point

An Industry Transformed: My Firsthand Impressions As I entered the bustling halls of the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition, the energy was palpable. Thousands of visitors, including a remarkable number of international attendees, gathered …

Harley-Davidson wants to be part of trade deals with China and the EU

The company seeks inclusion in any trade deals the Trump administration makes. Harley-Davidson has been working to reduce its reliance on China for parts. Tariffs on foreign motorcycles could benefit Harley-Davidson domestically, but trade barriers …

EU says it has a €50B trade offer on the table for Trump

The EU has offered the U.S. a €50B trade deal in response to Trump’s pending 10% tariffs on EU goods. The trade offer aims to increase imports of American goods and ease the transatlantic trade deficit. The drama from the Trump tariffs is still ongoing, …

Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says

By Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) -Chinese carmakers including BYD and Chery are selling more plugin-hybrids in the European Union to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, data released on Friday showed. The two brands sold 3,269 and 757 plugin- …

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s capitalise on EU duty-free access

ZIMBABWE needs to take greater advantage of the duty-free access all its exports have in the European Union (EU) by not just more active marketing, but also ensuring that our products meet standards set by the EU and offer value for money. The EU standards …

Voices from the Arab press: Pope Francis and peace with Islam

Pope Francis and peace with Islam Asharq al-Awsat, London, April 25 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org We, Arabs and Muslims, often exaggerate both in our celebration of positives and in our lamentation of negatives. The positive …

Empty shelves? Tariffs are about to hit US shoppers in a variety of ways.

The fallout from President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs hit Wall Street first. Now it’s Main Street’s turn, as dramatically higher import costs start to ripple through the broader economy.  The full effects, including higher prices, out-of-stock items, …

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on US tariffs, European security, and risks from Russia, China, and Iran

Watch the event Speaker Jean-Noël Barrot Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of France Moderator Frederick Kempe President and CEO, Atlantic Council Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery FREDERICK KEMPE: Good afternoon to those …

Why EU, US companies are keeping trademark rights in Russia

According to a study by Ukraine's Kyiv School of Economics, more than 460 international companies have ceased operations in Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 by selling or liquidating their assets. According …

Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act

For months, European Union leaders have been warning that they need to move smartly to survive in what they describe as an “an era of hyper-competitive and hyper-transactional geopolitics”. Now, as the bloc prepares to hit the negotiating tables with the …

Moët Hennessy To Cut 10% Of Workforce Following Slump In US And China Markets

Luxury goods giant LVMH is set to reduce headcount at its wine and spirits division, Moët Hennessy, by more than 10%, impacting approximately 1,200 employees, according to a report by the Financial Times. The decision comes amid declining sales in key …

Mexico Expands Port in Cartel Territory, Courting China Amid Tariff Fears

As the United States tightens its trade posture under President Donald Trump, Mexico is making a bold infrastructure play with geopolitical and economic implications. President Claudia Sheinbaum is overseeing a major expansion of the Port of Manzanillo— …

Azerbaijan and the People’s Republic of China Announce Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Executive Summary: On April 22, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev conducted a state visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to strengthen Azerbaijan’s role as a transit hub between the PRC, Central Asia, and Europe and expand the Azerbaijan-PRC …

How the EU Can Help Serbia’s Protesters

It’s been six months since the canopy outside a newly renovated rail station in Novi Sad killed 16 people, and students mobilized to protest Aleksandr Vučić and his ruling SNS party. Demonstrations continue as a widening movement demands an accounting and …

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 2 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the repeat …

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater ...

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the Federation of …

OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in …

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …