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Tax change sows anger on England farms
Tax change sows anger on England farms
by  AFP

In a field in southwest England where his dairy cows graze, Adam Stanbury said he feared the government's new farm tax, coupled with existing economic headwinds, will ruin his family business and many others.

Climate change cooks up Japanese 'cabbage shock'
Climate change cooks up Japanese 'cabbage shock'
by  AFP

Japan's much-loved "tonkatsu" pork cutlets come with a mound of freshly shredded cabbage, but a surge in the price of the humble vegetable has prompted chef Katsumi Shinagawa to skimp on servings. Chef Shinagawa does not want to pass on the price increases to his customers, however.

Trump says will demand interest rates drop 'immediately'
Trump says will demand interest rates drop 'immediately'
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would seek to bring interest rates lower by unleashing energy production, and would speak to the Federal Reserve if needed. Trump told reporters in Washington later on Thursday that he would like to see interest rates come down "a lot," adding that lower oil prices should help them to fall.

US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
by  AFP

The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks being overtaken by China, a think tank said Thursday, days after Trump announced a crackdown on new wind projects.