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Mexico president hopeful of deal this week to avert US tariffs
Mexico president hopeful of deal this week to avert US tariffs
by  AFP

Mexico's president said Monday she was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Donald Trump this week to avoid sweeping US tariffs, hinting at possible levies on Chinese goods to secure a deal. Claudia Sheinbaum said talks with Washington would continue this week in an effort to avoid the 25 percent tariffs that Trump agreed on February 3 to "pause" for a month.

EU vows to enforce digital rules despite Trump tariff warning
EU vows to enforce digital rules despite Trump tariff warning
by  AFP

The EU promised on Monday to enforce its digital rules and to defend its laws "decisively" if necessary, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on countries that levy digital taxes on US tech firms. Trump said in a memorandum on Friday he would consider tariffs in response to "digital services taxes, fines, practices, and policies" imposed on American companies.

'Monster Hunter' on prowl for new audiences as latest game drops
'Monster Hunter' on prowl for new audiences as latest game drops
by  AFP

With "Monster Hunter Wilds" pitting intrepid players against a menagerie of rampaging beasts on PC and consoles from Friday, the game's creators tell AFP they hope the 20-year-old franchise can still find new audiences. It was up to the studio to "try and find new ways to make sure that the 'Monster Hunter' name spreads among as large an audience around the world as possible".

German business urges 'new beginning' after election
German business urges 'new beginning' after election
by  AFP

German business leaders called Monday for the swift formation of a new ruling coalition to usher in a "new beginning" for Europe's crisis-wracked top economy after the conservatives' election win. After political paralysis under the last government, there are hopes that conservative election winner Friedrich Merz can quickly build a more stable coalition capable of driving much-needed reform.