54 m. ago Groups are begging FIFA to protect fans planning to visit US for 2026 World Cup from Trump’s immigration policies

‘Spectators from other countries remain subject to invasive and burdensome vetting procedures,’ letter argues

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4 h. ago Business news live: AstraZeneca CEO discusses leaving London for US and Japan facing new, bigger tariff

Stock markets updates and business news from Wednesday

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11 h. ago He was the EU’s great Brexit survivor. Can Maroš Šefčovič now pull off a trade deal with Trump?

EU’s longest-serving commissioner faces arguably his sternest test with the clock ticking before 9 July deadlineIn May 2019 Maroš Šefčovič was travelling with Donald Trump and his entourage to a liquefied natural gas export terminal in Hackberry, Louisiana. The then European Commission vice-president in charge of energy had flown with Trump onboard Air Force One, calling his wife as the privilege of a first-time flyer on the presidential plane. Once at the facility, Trump gave a typically rambling speech, in which he name-checked Šefčovič from the stage, pointing into the crowd like a gameshow host: “Maroš, thank you very much. Thank you.”“Of course,” recalled someone familiar with the day, “when Trump pronounced his name it was a bit of a disaster”. But for a top-ranking official of a multilateral organisation, this warm welcome was probably as good as it gets when it comes to the US president. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago The ‘big, beautiful’ trade deal India and US are rushing to seal as tariff deadline looms

Can New Delhi and Washington overcome red lines to strike a trade deal ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff deadline?

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29 h. ago Labour's 'nanny state' plans for curbs on alcohol advertising 'could break US trade deal'

The American drinks industry is said to believe the introduction of advertising restrictions would constitute a non-tariff barrier to trade.

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45 h. ago Senate races to pass Trump’s flagship tax bill as deadline looms

Republicans can only afford to lose three votes to secure a simple majority, with all Democrats opposed

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46 h. ago US to resume trade talks after Canada ditches tax on tech giants

With digital services tax rescinded, Donald Trump and Mark Carney agree to resume negotiations with a view to agreeing a deal by 21 JulyThe United States has said it will resume trade negotiations with Canada immediately, hours after prime minister Mark Carney’s government abruptly scrapped their digital services tax on US technology companies.On Monday, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told Fox News Canada’s decision “absolutely” meant both rides would resume talks. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Shiploads of cars ready to set sail for US from UK as trade deal kicks in

Makers of Aston Martins and Range Rovers expect high demand but British farmers say they have been used as collateralShiploads of Minis, Aston Martins and Range Rovers will set sail for the US on Monday as the UK-US trade deal kicks in, but British farmers say they have been used as collateral to save the car industry.Auto shipments across the Atlantic were down more than half in May after Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on 3 April on top of an existing 2.5% levy. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago As trade deal deadline looms, Trump says he’ll write letters to countries about tariffs: ‘Dear Mr Japan, here’s the story’

President and his administration promised 90 trade deals in 90 days, a deadline that falls on July 8

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4 d. ago Oh, Canada! Trump cuts off all trade talks with US’s northern neighbor citing ‘blatant attack on our country’

President’s fit of pique comes after Canada’s finance department exempted a digital services levy from a Group of Seven agreement on international taxes

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5 d. ago China, U.S. confirm details of their trade deal, Beijing says

China, U.S. confirm details of their trade deal, Beijing says  CNBC

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5 d. ago Manchester United PSR position as deadline looms and Bryan Mbuemo deal close amid £120m spend

Man United have come out firing in this summer's transfer window - but they must still have be mindful of the financial rulings.

Economics

5 d. ago EU ready for trade deal with US but prepared to fail, says von der Leyen

European Commission president says ‘all options on the table’ as Trump threatens 50% steel tariffs The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has said the EU is ready for a trade deal with Donald Trump, but “all options remain on the table”.Von der Leyen said she was analysing the latest US negotiating document received on Thursday. “Our message today is clear, we are ready for a deal,” she told reporters, after briefing EU leaders at a summit in Brussels. “At the same time, we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory agreement is reached and we will defend the European interest as needed. In short, all options remain on the table.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Future of West Lothian's community centres still uncertain after '15 months of anxiety'

As an Autumn deadline looms, West Lothian’s Council’s Executive heard frustrations from around the chamber about lack of clarity in choices being faced.

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5 d. ago Merz ‘delusional’ over US sparing German cars in EU trade deal

Brussels has warned German chancellor not to expect UK-style carve-out for car sector in EU deal with Donald Trump

Economics

6 d. ago EU leaders mull US tariff response as deadline looms over Trump’s 50% threat

European Commission expects to hear on Thursday whether leaders want quick trade deal or tough reactionEuropean leaders will tell the European Commission later on Thursday whether they want a quick trade deal with the US, or favour a tough response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats.The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to update EU leaders over dinner on Thursday on trade talks with the US ahead of a looming 9 July deadline. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut in September ‘unless Government acts’

Vivergo Fuels’ Hull site will stop production in September unless the Government can provide ‘a longer-term solution’, following the US trade deal.

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8 d. ago EU readies retaliatory tariffs to secure better trade deal with Trump

German chancellor backs more muscular approach ahead of July talks deadline

Economics

8 d. ago Three killed in Iran missile attacks on Israel despite promise to stop as ceasefire deadline looms: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Israeli officials announced at least three people were killed and several injured in the latest missile barrage from Iran.

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8 d. ago Iran fires MORE missiles at Israel despite promise to stop as ceasefire deadline looms: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: President Trump announced that Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal that is set to start in six hours.

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