Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
Category: Politics and Government
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Maurice Tempelsman, Diamond Magnate and Jackie Onassis’s Companion, Dies at 95
A private and politically connected gem merchant, he was thrust into the public spotlight when his personal relationship with the former first lady became known in the late 1980s.
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Trump’s Pay-for-Play Chips Deal May not Be the Last
The Trump administration’s unorthodox Chinese export pact with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices is worrying trade experts.
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Trump’s Pick of E.J. Antoni as BLS Leader Criticized by the Right and the Left
Economists on the left and right criticized E.J. Antoni for misunderstanding the data he would now oversee.
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Why Are Tariffs on Switzerland So High?
President Trump sees Switzerland as doing too little to address its trade deficit with the U.S., a gap he focused on as he imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods.
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Stephen Miran, Trump’s Temporary Pick at the Fed, Could Have a Lasting Effect
Stephen I. Miran may spend only a few months on the central bank’s board of governors, but in that time he can influence the discussions around interest rates and who will become the institution’s next leader.
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Swiss Businesses Fear Being ‘Annihilated’ by One of the World’s Highest Tariffs
Goods shipped from the country face a 39% tariff in the U.S., which companies warn will have dire consequences if President Trump cannot be quickly dissuaded.
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As Britain Lowers Its Voting Age, Some American Teens Fight for the Same in the U.S.
After Britain announced plans to lower the voting age, some American teenagers wondered: When will it be their turn?
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Weak Jobs Report Raises Chances of a September Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve held rates steady in July but two governors dissented, saying they had concerns about labor market fragility.