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Economy

Trump suggests he could remove US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

“If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast, believe me," Trump said in the Oval Office to reporters on Thursday.

18/04/2025

Europe News

Rubio: US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made

After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'

18/04/2025

Business

LVMH CEO criticises Brussels bureaucrats as US-EU tensions simmer

French businessman Bernard Arnault warned trade tensions with the US would wreak havoc on European businesses — criticising Brussels' negotiation skills.

18/04/2025

Business

Donald Trump announces fees on Chinese-built vessels at US ports

The Trump administration announced new fees on Chinese-built vessels on Thursday, stating that the move aims to "begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships."

18/04/2025

Europe News

Giorgia Meloni meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House

The two leaders discussed many issues in a warm meeting full of praise and 'common understanding'. Included in the agenda were talks on tariffs, defence, NATO and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

18/04/2025

Business

The end of cheap clothes? Temu and Shein give tariff price warning

The fast fashion brands, known for selling particularly cheap clothes, cosmetics and accessories, are contending with the 145% tariff Trump slapped on most products made in China.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Everything you need to know about Meta’s ‘monopoly’ trial

If the case brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is successful, Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

17/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump.

17/04/2025

Europe News

Meloni in Washington: A test for Italy’s role in Europe

Meloni hopes to strengthen her leadership by positioning herself as a mediator between the EU and the US.

17/04/2025

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Trump's tariffs threaten to be tough nut to crack in German workshop

Alongside classic fare such as a variety of Santas, Scrooge and the Mad Hatter, specifically American-themed collectibles are a staple at Steinbach Volkskunst.

16/04/2025

USA

US judge says Trump administration likely acted in contempt of court

If the Justice Department declines to prosecute the matter, District Judge James E. Boasberg said he will appoint another attorney to prosecute the contempt.

16/04/2025

Culture news

The end of the op-ed: LA Times uses AI to counter its own views

As the LA Times unveils its AI Insights function on their opinion pieces, we look at how the feature undermines opinion journalism.

16/04/2025

Economy

WTO: Trump's tariff policies could force global trade slide in 2025

According to the WTO, US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies could decline global trade by 0.2% this year.

16/04/2025

Economy

US retail sales surge as consumers rush to beat tariff deadlines

The rise in sales was largely driven by car purchases as consumers sought to get ahead of tariffs.

16/04/2025

USA

Biden says Trump caused 'damage' in first post-presidential interview

The former US president criticised his successor over his cuts to the Social Security administration, which provides benefits to millions of Americans.

16/04/2025

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen: 'The West as we knew it no longer exists'

"Europe is still a peace project. We don't have bros or oligarchs making the rules. We don't invade our neighbours, and we don't punish them," Ursula von der Leyen said in a wide-ranging interview with the Zeit newspaper.

16/04/2025

Business

ASML misses order expectations as CEO warns of economic uncertainty

ASML reported net bookings that significantly missed analysts’ expectations in the first quarter, although it maintained its guidance for 2025. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted uncertainties around the macro environment and downside risks to the company’s performance this year.

16/04/2025

Culture news

'Home Alone 2' director fears deportation if he cuts Trump cameo

Director Chris Columbus has said that Trump’s seven-second appearance in the movie has “become this curse" and that if he cuts it, he’ll "probably be sent out of the country."

16/04/2025

Economy

China’s first-quarter economic growth beats estimates as tariffs loom

China’s economy grew by 5.4% in the first quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Other key economic data has also topped estimates, suggesting the stimulus measures have been effective in bolstering the world’s second-largest economy. However, its economic outlook remains uncertain.

16/04/2025

Business

Trump launches probe into critical minerals as trade war escalates

US President Donald Trump has launched an investigation into critical minerals, signalling further tariffs in the natural resources sector. The move follows Beijing’s announcement of export restrictions on rare earths, marking an escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

16/04/2025