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Brussels says EU-US deal 'better than trade war' with Trump
Brussels says EU-US deal 'better than trade war' with Trump
by  AFP

The EU's top negotiator on Monday defended a trade agreement with the United States to avert steeper tariffs as "the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances". "I'm 100 percent sure that this deal is better than a trade war with the United States," EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic told journalists.

Ireland's 'economic miracle' at risk from tariffs
Ireland's 'economic miracle' at risk from tariffs
by  AFP

The deal between the United States and the European Union may have averted a transatlantic trade war, but worries persist in Ireland where crucial sectors are dependent on US multinationals. But "higher tariffs than there have been" will make transatlantic trade "more expensive and more challenging," he added.

Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks
Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks
by  AFP

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will press Donald Trump on ending "the unspeakable suffering" in Gaza, and also talk trade, when they meet Monday at the US president's golf resort in Scotland, Downing Street said. Starmer is expected to "welcome the president's administration working with partners in Qatar and Egypt to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza," a Downing Street spokesperson said.

CK Hutchison eyes 'major' Chinese investor for Panama ports deal
CK Hutchison eyes 'major' Chinese investor for Panama ports deal
by  AFP

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Monday it was considering inviting a Chinese "major strategic investor" to join a US-led consortium negotiating the sale of its global ports business outside China, including operations at the Panama Canal.

Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
by  AFP

Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia. Heineken said total sales were 14.2 billion euros in the first half year, compared with 14.8 billion euros in the first six months of 2024.

US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
by  AFP

French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates. Sunday's announcement of a trade deal between the United States and the European Union did not clear up what tariffs European wine and spirits producers will face in the United States.