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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government to initiate new round of import tariff cuts after requests from companies, says MDIC secretary

Brazil's government will implement a new reduction in import tariffs to zero for a limited time following requests from companies, as confirmed by the secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Indonesia plans to buy Russian oil, says Reuters

Indonesia is looking to purchase Russian oil owing to a global fuel crisis and a temporary waiver from the U.S. that allows for the import of sanctioned Russian oil.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Belarusians will not drink beer not only from Poland. "Wars, conflicts, crises... and now this"

Belarus has announced a ban on the retail sale of beer from 'unfriendly countries' starting April 1, 2024, significantly affecting imports from Poland and other EU nations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After Milei's attacks: at a Techint Group company they ask that economic opening be accompanied by structural reforms

Executives from Ternium highlight Argentina's competitive disadvantages in tax policy compared to countries like Brazil ahead of expected economic reforms.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Risto E. J. Penttilรค on the nuclear weapons law: "Dreadfully poorly prepared, but the current government is not to blame"

Finland is set to lift its ban on the import of nuclear weapons, a decision that has sparked criticism from the opposition and highlighted past governmental mistakes in defense policy.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SDP and the government draw opposite conclusions about the Nordic nuclear weapons line - which one is right?

The Finnish government and the Social Democratic Party are in conflict over whether to allow the import of nuclear weapons, reflecting differing views on Nordic nuclear policy.

Mar 7 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Something goes wrong when the marketing professional decides on economic policy

The Brazilian government is facing criticism for providing substantial tax incentives while simultaneously considering a tax increase on imports that could undermine investment incentives.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland's government is considering removing restrictions on nuclear weapons

The Finnish government is contemplating the removal of a legal article that currently prohibits the import, production, possession, and use of nuclear explosives, though discussions are still ongoing and there are no plans to acquire nuclear weapons.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

US Treasury Secretary: New Tariff Likely This Week

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that a new 15% global import tariff is expected to be implemented this week following the invalidation of a significant portion of former President Trump's tariff policy by the Supreme Court.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The mistake in increasing import taxes

The recent increase in import taxes in Brazil revives a historically ineffective economic strategy that promises productivity gains but is unlikely to fulfill them.

Mar 3 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Dozens of US Republicans call for tariff probe into Australian lamb

At least 36 Republican members of the US Congress are pushing for an investigation into Australian lamb imports, citing the need for higher tariffs to protect American farmers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

39 measures that hinder imports expire and the Government says it will review one by one

The Argentine government is set to individually review 39 expiring anti-dumping measures aimed at imports, amid ongoing industrial sector demands for fair competition against foreign products.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The increase in import tariffs on electronics impoverishes Brazilians

The Brazilian government has raised import tariffs on over a thousand products, including electronics, which may exacerbate financial strain on consumers despite claims of negligible price impacts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import tax will have an immediate effect of up to R$ 20 billion on revenue, says IFI

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs will generate between R$ 14 billion and R$ 20 billion in revenue starting March 1.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Wing Reports Weariness Over Import Tax on Electronics and Machines and Advocates for Revising Measure

Members of Brazil's government acknowledge discontent regarding the increased import tax on over 1,250 electronic items and machinery, suggesting a potential reevaluation of the policy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Increase in import tariff could raise up to R$ 20 billion this year and exchange for national products is 'uncertain', says Senate agency

The Brazilian government's increase in import tariffs on over a thousand products is projected to generate up to R$ 20 billion in revenue this year, according to the Independent Fiscal Institution.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tariff may exceed 15% for some countries, says US trade representative

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that import tariffs for certain countries could surpass the promised 15% by Donald Trump, while maintaining that tariffs on Chinese products will not increase further.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Classic 'TACO'; How they reacted to Trump's latest announcement on tariffs

The article discusses President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on global imports, starting at 10% and potentially rising to 15%, amidst market volatility and reactions from various countries.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Change in Trump's tariff policy may benefit Embraer and American airlines

Brazil's Embraer and American airlines stand to gain from a new tariff regime imposed by the Trump government, which exempts certain aerospace and airline components from a temporary import tariff.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Trump's Global Import Tariffs to Come into Effect Today

U.S. President Donald Trump's global import tariffs, initially set to 10%, are now increased to 15% and are set to take effect today.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Graph of the Day: Czechia and Poland Cut Off Russian Oil, Slovakia Increased Its Imports Last Year

Despite the geopolitical tensions arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia and Hungary continue to import Russian oil, while Czechia and Poland have successfully cut off these imports.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

US Tariffs and Stock Markets: The Biggest Losers of Trump's Policy

The new US tariffs and changing financial market conditions pose uncertainty, particularly affecting import-dependent industries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

The article provides updates on President Javier Milei's government measures and captures reactions from various political figures amid economic challenges in Argentina.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Exporters did not change prices. Americans are paying Trumpโ€™s import tariffs out of their own pockets

Despite some recovery in the US economy, Donald Trump's import tariffs continue to impact consumers negatively.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

What will Trump do after losing the license to kill in world trade

The U.S. Supreme Court revoked Donald Trump's ability to impose import taxes freely, which could have notable political implications ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Trump raises import tax from 10% to 15%

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an increase in the import tax from 10% to 15%, citing a Supreme Court ruling as a reason for this decision.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Trump says he will raise US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%

President Trump announced an increase in US import tariffs from 10% to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling against his previous tariff policies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump changes his mind: tariffs are even higher

D. Trump stated that after a court's decision, import tariffs were increased to a legally permitted 15%.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Trump Raises Tariffs

President Donald Trump announced an increase in import tariffs from 10% to 15%, citing a recent Supreme Court decision as a catalyst for his decision.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New American Tariffs Actually Higher

Trump announced new import tariffs of up to 15% on goods, which could take effect almost immediately and may raise concerns about overstepping congressional authority.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Trump signs new global 10% tariff regulation

President Donald Trump signed an order establishing a 10% global tariff rate on all countries shortly after the Supreme Court declared his previous import tariffs illegal.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump found a suitable legal provision and slapped a new tariff on the table: effective almost immediately

President Donald Trump has announced a new 10% import tariff on all countries, set to take effect on February 24, immediately after midnight.

Feb 21 โ€ข 02:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump announces a global 10 percent import tariff

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed documents for a global 10 percent import tariff, claiming it will take effect 'almost immediately.'

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

LIVE - Tariffs: the US Supreme Court rules illegal a large part of Trump's tariffs

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a significant portion of the tariffs imposed by former President Trump is illegal, limiting his administration's authority over import tariffs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Washing machines, refrigerators, and cars cheaper: import boom impacting production

Argentina's shift to open trade has led to lower prices for imported goods while also causing declines in domestic industrial production and employment.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Obasanjo blames rice import woes on Shagari-era policy u-turn

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo attributes Nigeria's rice import challenges to a policy reversal by the Shagari administration in 1979.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Germany to Source Green Energy from Morocco? Berlin Has a Plan

Germany's government plans to import renewable energy from Morocco through the Sila Atlantik project, which involves underwater high-voltage cables.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Trump's Grip Slips โ€“ Now His Own Defy Him

Six Republican representatives in the U.S. have defied Donald Trump by voting against his import tariffs, indicating growing dissent within the party regarding his trade policies.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In the US House of Representatives, a symbolic vote moves towards the lifting of import tariffs on Canadian goods

A symbolic vote in the US House of Representatives showed support for lifting tariffs on Canadian goods, but legislative hurdles remain.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer has sued Trump

China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has filed a lawsuit against former President Trump's administration over import tariffs imposed on its products in the U.S.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

The ECB faces the decision to maintain rates against a strong euro

The European Central Bank, led by Christine Lagarde, must consider the appreciation of the euro, which lowers import costs and slows inflation, during its monetary policy meeting.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG approves digitisation of fish import licences

The Nigerian government has approved the digitisation of fish import licences to improve transparency and efficiency in the fisheries sector, as announced by Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deal Maker in Chief! The US Senate Welcomes the US-India Deal, What Will be the Benefit for India?

President Donald Trump announced a reduction in import tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, which Indian Prime Minister Modi welcomed, stating it would provide significant relief for Indian products in the US market.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Hungary sues the EU over the ban on the import of Russian gas

Hungary has initiated legal proceedings against the European Union over the ban on importing natural gas from Russia, as announced by Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Hungary challenged the EU Court regarding the ban on the import of Russian gas

Hungary has challenged the European Union's regulation for a gradual ban on Russian gas imports, demanding the court to annul it, with Slovakia also planning to file a complaint against the ban.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

EU to begin phasing out Russian gas on 3 February, first contracts to be cancelled from 25 April

The EU is set to gradually stop importing Russian gas starting from 3 February, with the first contracts scheduled for cancellation on 25 April as part of the REPowerEU regulation.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The ban on Russian natural gas is officially a law of the EU

The European Union has officially enacted a law banning the import of Russian natural gas, which will take effect in the fall of 2027, accelerating the development of a vertical energy corridor based in Greece.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Croatia sunk into dependence on imported food: You will be shocked when you see how much we imported in the first 9 months of 2025.

The Croatian Chamber of Commerce states that reducing food imports is only feasible through increased production in primary agriculture and the food industry, highlighting the need for agricultural policies that boost production and competitiveness in response to alarming import figures.

Dec 31 โ€ข 09:00 UTC

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