France – Page 7

China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs

Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.

By Keith Bradsher

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France Prepares to Raise Taxes on Businesses and the Rich

France’s new prime minister, Michel Barnier, has opened the door to reversing some of President Emmanuel Macron’s tax cuts in an effort to fix the country’s widening budget deficit.

By Liz Alderman

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France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says

The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.

By Liz Alderman

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Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.

By Jenny Gross