57 m. ago Trump, EU locked in tariff battle over U.S. whiskey, European wine

The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April 1.

Economics

57 m. ago EU and South Africa Pledge to Draw Closer as US Targets Both

The European Union and South Africa took another step toward shoring up a shaky relationship in a world where both are currently the target of US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable politics.

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1 hour ago German lawmakers debate loosening debt limits to spend more on defense as Europe’s worries grow

BERLIN (AP) — Germany ‘s likely next chancellor urged lawmakers Thursday to exempt some defense spending from the nation’s tight rules on running up debt, an issue of growing urgency as doubts increase about the U.S. commitment to European allies. The appeal comes amid long-term strains on the debt limits, and the recent shift in […]

Economics

1 hour ago Trump menace de taxer à 200 % le champagne et les vins européens

L’UE a annoncé mercredi des droits de douane sur une série de produits américains.

Economics

2 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames fall in shootout against Canucks, lose Backlund to injury

Wednesday was a double whammy for the Flames. They allowed the Canucks to pull even in the wild-card race and their captain made an early exit

Events

2 h. ago Trump’s tariffs ‘worth it’ even if they lead to U.S. recession: Lutnick

Howard Lutnick said in an interview that he doesn't expect a recession to occur, despite a growing number of U.S. economists raising concerns.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April […]

Economics

2 h. ago Estonia Joins Calls on EU to Delay New Carbon Market for Fuels

Estonia joined other European Union nations in urging the bloc to delay or even scrap a new carbon market for transportation and heating fuels, on concerns it could boost energy costs.

Transport

2 h. ago Arctic Weather Blast to Put Strain on Europe’s Energy Systems

A blast of Arctic air will bring icy temperatures and low wind speeds to Europe over the next week, putting pressure on energy systems already struggling with depleted natural gas inventories.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump Vows 200% Tariff on EU Wine, Escalating Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages, the latest escalation in a brewing trade war between the US and the EU.

Economics

2 h. ago Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament

BRUSSELS — Belgian federal prosecutors said Thursday they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers. Some 100 federal police officers carried out 21 searches in Brussels as well as in Flanders, Wallonia and Portugal, the […]

Economics

3 h. ago La réplique européenne ne passe pas: Trump veut des tarifs de 200% sur le champagne et les vins

Donald Trump veut que l'UE retire ses droits de douane de 50% sur le whisky américain.

Economics

3 h. ago Moscou lance un avertissement: l'envoi de soldats de la paix en Ukraine ne passerait pas

La Russie considérerait l'envoi de soldats de la paix européens en Ukraine comme un «conflit armé direct» avec Moscou.

Events

4 h. ago Trump’s trade war looms over G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada

A major foreign-policy summit is underway in Quebec Thursday, with the Liberals welcoming foreign ministers from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Politics

4 h. ago FIRST READING: Brits warn that Canada’s new prime minister has ‘reverse Midas touch’

Mark Carney's reputation as Bank of England governor is more checkered than he may be letting on

Politics

5 h. ago Ross McKitrick: Carney to lead Canada after trying for years to defund it

The soon-to-be prime minister's plan for net-zero banking would have devastated the country

Transport

7 h. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures CfD contract for onshore wind farm in Romania and welcomes the European Investment Bank as co

Following its successful participation in the November 2024 CfD auction, the Pestera II onshore wind project in Romania is now in the final stages prior to start of construction. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that Radramo Power SRL, the company holding the rights to the ~400MW […]

Economics

10 h. ago Erdogan Tries to Leverage Turkey’s NATO Muscle as US Retreats

Turkey wants closer cooperation with Europe in return for security as the continent looks at ways to reduce reliance on Trump’s America.

Politics

10 h. ago Germany Readies to Finally Lead Europe, If Merz Can Pull It Off

Prospective chancellor’s legacy already hangs in the balance as spending push gets underway.

Economics

10 h. ago 'A crazy feeling': Dinos' Nate Petrone named U SPORTS Men's Basketball Player of the Year

VANCOUVER — On the eve of the U SPORTS Final 8 opener, University of Calgary Dinos fourth-year guard Nate Petrone has been named the U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Petrone was presented with the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy Wednesday evening at the annual All-Canadian Award Ceremony in Vancouver, the site of both […]

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