Renault chief urges UK to reconsider petrol car ban to secure EU trade deal
The UK should get rid of a “stupid” ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars in order to close a trade deal with the European Union, the chief of Renault
Russia’s waste operators borrow to keep the bins moving
Russia’s regional waste operators are being squeezed by rising fuel, transport and wage bills while regulated tariffs and late payments leave them short of cash. The pressure is now showing up in
Russia faces a proposed tax squeeze as households brace for higher prices
A package of proposed tax rises, higher public-service charges and new levies could increase costs for Russian households and businesses. Russian consumers are facing the prospect of a broad increase in taxes,
Central Bank warns Govt Budget package ‘too large’
The Central Bank has warned the Government’s planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is “too large” and “unnecessary”. The bank said the “sharp increase” in Government expenditure would impact on
Trump says US may ‘unwind’ EU trade deal if it loses tariff court case
US President Donald Trump has said the US might have to “unwind” trade deals it reached with the European Union, Japan and South Korea, among others, if it loses a Supreme Court
EU Commission to push for ratification of Mercosur deal
The European Commission is to adopt a proposal to ratify the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. The trade deal was signed in December but has yet to be ratified by European Union member
Trump threatens tariffs on countries seen targeting US tech firms
US President Donald Trump has threatened further tariffs and export restrictions against countries that he says are targeting US tech firms. “Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all
Government expected to hold Budget 2026 on 7 October
Budget Day will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, according to Government sources. Budget 2026 comes against the backdrop of 15% tariffs on goods exported to the US, and threats by US
Tariffs: Some clarity, but still a lot of uncertainty
After months of negotiations, on again-off again tariffs, delayed implementation dates and threatened higher levies, Donald Trump’s 15% tariff on most imports from the EU to the US took effect at midnight
Switzerland to hold ‘extraordinary meeting’ on US tariffs
Switzerland will hold an “extraordinary meeting” after top officials failed to convince US President Donald Trump’s government not to impose 39% tariffs on Swiss goods. The rate is one of the highest
Trump imposes extra 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump has ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars just hours before another wave of
Tariffs on pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, after starting at a lower level, while adding he plans to also unveil fresh duties on foreign
Russia faces tariffs ’10 days from today’ if no progress on ending Ukraine war – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States would start imposing tariffs and other measures on Russia “10 days from today” if Moscow showed no progress toward ending its more
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