The European Union struck a trade deal that protected political priorities, like chicken and beef standards, while allowing headline-grabbing concessions. Consider lobsters.
Category: Europe
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Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
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British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism
The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.
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Does Japan Want American Cars? Trump’s Push to Open Foreign Markets Faces Test.
President Trump is celebrating deals that lower trade barriers on American staples like cars. Experts question how much of an effect this will have.
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U.S. Imports Slid in June on Higher Tariffs
Imports from other countries fell around 4 percent from the previous month as President Trump’s steep tariffs discouraged businesses from ordering goods.
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Late Summer Flights Are Even Cheaper Than Usual This Year
Late summer has steep airfare savings and smaller crowds. Experts say there are more flight deals than usual and great prices for international trips.
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Lyft and Baidu in Deal to Use Chinese Driverless Cars in Europe
Lyft and Baidu plan to start service early next year, joining Uber and Momenta in using electric cars from China, which are the least expensive even with tariffs.
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Noel Gallagher Wouldn’t Buy His Music Zine. Now, He’s an Arts Reporter.
Alex Marshall, a European culture reporter for The New York Times, has turned a music obsession into an arts journalism career.
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How Tariffs Raise Costs for Farmers, Making Food More Expensive
The latest round of tariffs is likely to make agricultural production even more expensive and, potentially, limit access to goods not produced in the United States.
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Ford Is Latest Carmaker to Blame Tariffs for Profit Slump
The company estimated that duties on imported cars and car parts would cost it $2 billion this year.
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Mercedes and Porsche Squeezed by U.S. Tariffs and Slowdown in China
Germany’s leading luxury automakers are sharply scaling back expectations for the rest of the year.