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EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail: Von der Leyen

The EU would seek a completely balanced agreement with Washington during Mr Trump’s 90-day pause in applying additional tariffs.PHOTO: EPA-EFE BRUSSELS - The EU is prepared to deploy its most powerful trade measures and may impose levies on US digital …

State and Local Fiscal Fallout From a Trumpian Economy

Washington is reeling from budgetary blitzkrieg. As the White House continues to flood the zone with head-spinning rapid-fire executive orders, intergovernmental grant clawbacks, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) wood-chipping, federal layoffs and …

EU, UAE agree to launch free trade talks

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch free trade talks, the EU and UAE said on Thursday, amid the upheaval and uncertainties created by US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs. He has since walked back some of …

£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of the year is now worth…

Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100‘s down 2.5% since the beginning of the year. This means £10,000 invested in an index tracker then would be worth £9,750 now. It’s clearly not a great return, but the index has demonstrated considerable volatility in …

Relevance of IT standards to be discussed at QACIS 2025 in Ashgabat

The first plenary session of the international conference QACIS 2025, which will be held in Ashgabat under the motto “Quality Assurance in Accordance with International Standards in Turkmenistan”, will be devoted to the key topic: “The Relevance of …

EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail, Von der Leyen tells FT

The EU is prepared to deploy its most powerful trade measures and may impose levies on U.S. digital companies if negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump fail, EU President Ursula von der Leyen told the Financial Times on Thursday. The EU would seek a …

EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail, von der Leyen says to FT

(Reuters) - The EU is prepared to deploy its most powerful trade measures and may impose levies on U.S. digital companies if negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump fail to end his tariff war against Europe, EU President Ursula von der Leyen told the …

Tech stocks lead global market rally as US grants tariff relief to smartphones, computers

Daijiworld Media Network – New York New York, Apr 15: Global stock markets witnessed a sharp rebound on Monday, with key indices across the United States, Europe, and Asia surging, thanks to the White House’s latest move to exempt smartphones, computers, …

EU suspends tariffs against US to allow trade talks

1st LD-Writethru: EU, UAE to start free trade talks: EU chief

BRUSSELS, April 10 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to kick off free trade negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday. "This marks a positive step forward in EU- …

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion

Business Business Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion Close Trump's aggressive tariffs sparked a selloff in US assets Published On: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:31:46 PKT (Reuters) - Big Tech and auto shares rose after …

EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks

European Commission Read-out Brussels, 10 Apr 2025 Today, President von der Leyen held a cordial phone call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. During the...

Stocks Get Whipsawed on Lingering Trade-War Risks: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks got whipsawed once again amid a slew of headlines on President Donald Trump’s fast-evolving tariff war with top trade partners. Most Read from Bloomberg Following a rally that drove the S&P 500 up almost 1% on solid results from …

As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality keeps pulling them apart

Is China an "essential partner" to tackle the greatest challenges of our time or the "key enabler" behind the largest armed conflict on European soil since 1945? At this stage, it just depends on who you ask. The return of Donald Trump …

Houston: Business leaders must navigate uncertainty with confidence

The global economy isn’t just shifting, it’s being fundamentally restructured. Geopolitical tensions, national security priorities and fractured alliances are destabilizing the foundations that once governed global growth. For business leaders, and …

US tariff measures on Europe: Trump dashes Hungary’s hopes for a special deal

Hungary’s hopes for a special trade deal with the United States have been dashed after Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will only negotiate with the European Union as a single bloc, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Orbán’s diplomatic …

EU's reputation grows among Southeast Asian elites

More than half of opinion makers in Southeast Asia believe the European Union will "do the right thing" to improve the world, according to the latest research published by the Singapore-based ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. The annual survey …

EU, UAE To Start Free Trade Talks: Ursula Von Der Leyen

(MENAFN- IANS) Brussels, April 11 (IANS) The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to kick off free trade negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said."This marks a positive step forward in EU-UAE …

China raises US tariffs to 125% as Xi invites EU to team up against Trump ‘bullying’

China has raised its tariffs on US products to 125% in the latest salvo of the trade dispute with Washington, just hours after Xi Jinping said there were “no winners in a tariff war”. Xi made the comments during a meeting with the Spanish prime minister in …

U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade Amid Growing $158.6 Trillion Debt

Truth in Accounting releases its annual Financial State of the Union on Tax Day CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Americans file their taxes, Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial State of …

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

Bolt Printing addresses the challenges posed by shifting global trade policies and tariffs, emphasizing their significant impact on the custom apparel industry. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Edward DuCoin Joins ABA Criminal Justice Section to Support Justice Reform

LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edward DuCoin, entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic, has joined the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Criminal Justice Section. …

Harris At Least Mentioned Fed Contracts to Small Businesses in 2024, Says Bruce de Torres, ASBL Communications Director

But the media seems to have exaggerated her statement de Torres adds PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On September 4, 2024, Kamala Harris told North Hampton, New Hampshire, ‘We will increase federal contracts …

NPAC Launches National Accreditation Program to Advance Excellence in Nurse Practitioner Education and Training

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC) is proud to announce the official launch of its National Accreditation Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 Perfumes Hit the Auction Block

Only 25 Sets of these perfumes were created by Stuart Devlin and Stanley Hall LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume …

Children affected by war receive support in new OSCE-equipped spaces in Ukraine

Three dedicated centres equipped to provide psychological assistance to children affected by war and their caregivers were opened on 15 April — two in Vinnytsia and one in Pohrebyshche. The initiative is implemented by the OSCE Support Programme for …

Albanian authorities make social media work for youth crime prevention at OSCE workshop

Representatives from Albanian authorities joined child-protection specialists and young people in Tirana on 14–15 April to explore how social media can be used to prevent youth involvement in crime. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Transnational …

CareSource awarded Nevada Medicaid Managed Care contract

HENDERSON, Nev., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Care Financing and Policy has awarded CareSource, a nationally-recognized, nonprofit managed care organization, a contract for the …

SME Applauds Executive Order to Accelerate Domestic Mineral Production and Strengthen U.S. National Security

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) today expressed strong support for President Trump’s Executive Order, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, which directs …

Former DOT Deputy General Counsel Brian Stansbury Joins Hunton’s Environmental Team in Washington

Washington, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Stansbury, a highly-regarded environmental attorney and former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in Washington. As a …

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips,  sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

ISIS is on the ropes in Syria. A successful transition in Damascus could deliver a knockout blow

For much of the past two decades, the Islamic State (ISIS) has enjoyed favorable conditions in Syria, but since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, dynamics have changed. With Assad’s departure, ISIS lost its long-standing and vitally …

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …