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Trump pauses Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada talks continue
Trump pauses Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada talks continue
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump paused tariffs on Mexico for one month after last-minute talks Monday -- but there was no breakthrough yet in negotiations with Canada on an issue that has sparked fears of a global trade war. - Markets slump - Spiralling fears of a global trade war had earlier sent US, European and Asian markets into a fall.

The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
by  AFP

The conflict between Rwanda-backed forces and the DR Congo is often presented as a struggle to control the valuable minerals that power global electronics. "For the media, it's less sexy than talking about conflict minerals," he said.

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
by  AFP

Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year.

EU leaders vow to hit back if Trump triggers trade war
EU leaders vow to hit back if Trump triggers trade war
by  AFP

EU leaders meeting in Brussels Monday warned there would be no winners in a trade war with the United States, insisting they would hit back if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs. Trump has not hidden his enmity for the EU, accusing it of treating the United States "very, very unfairly" on trade.