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EU-U.S. Trade Deal Gets Mixed Reactions from Europe's Leaders

French Prime Minister François Bayrou decried the pact as "a dark day" for Europe.

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Houthis Vow to Ramp Up Attacks on Ships in Red Sea

The Houthis announced their plans on July 27, as part of an escalation that they described as the fourth phase of their naval campaign against Israel.

SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - APRIL 5, 2018 : Red sea, a large cargo ship sails on the sea. High quality photo

Canada’s Boycott of U.S. Liquor Hits Domestic Alcohol Sales

In Ontario, the country’s biggest market, American spirits sales plunged 80% since U.S. products were removed in the province, the analysis found.

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Heathrow Considering Legal Action Against Utility Company Over Fire

There were numerous opportunities to rectify moisture affecting electrical parts at the North Hyde substation, but maintenance was repeatedly deferred, according to an investigation.

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Copper-Laden Ships Race to Reach U.S. Ahead of Trump’s 50% Tariffs

The vessels are among the last batch of copper cargoes whose owners are betting they can clear U.S. customs just before hefty Trump administration tariffs kick in.

The moves in copper mirror what has been happening in other metals. Photographer: Zinyange Auntony/Bloomberg

Climate Crisis Has Caused Food Price Spikes

In Ethiopia, food prices jumped by 40% in March 2023, following the worst drought the Horn of Africa had seen in 40 years.

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U.S. Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal on Tariff Disruption

The volume weakness is reflected in spot rates for containers transported to the U.S. West Coast from China, which have dropped for five straight weeks.

Shippers are also contending with U.S. measures beyond the barrage of levies. Photographer: Tim Rue/Bloomberg

EU Takes Aim at Shein and Temu Over Flood of Unsafe Products

A report from the European Parliament revealed that the majority of unsafe and illegal products shipped into the EU come in small parcels shipped directly to consumers by Chinese retailers.

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Tariffs Drive 'Market Recalibration' at Port of Oakland in June

The Port of Oakland handled more than 168,000 TEUs in June, down roughly 10% from May.

The Port of Oakland in Oakland, California on October 26, 2011. Photo: iStock.com/hanusst

U.S. Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs

According to data from the USDA, beef prices have jumped by nearly 9% since January, with steak up a whopping 12.4% over the last year.

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U.S. Corn Industry: Coca-Cola's Rumored Switch to Cane Sugar 'Doesn't Make Sense'

Corn Refiners Association president John Bode was critical of a Coca-Cola's rumored switch to cane sugar, claiming that it "doesn't make sense."

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Report Alleges Ties Between Illegal Cattle Ranching and Luxury Fashion Brands

Although cattle ranching is outlawed in Indigenous territory under Brazil's Constitution, the country's Pará state experienced the highest level of forest loss of all Brazilian states between 2001 and 2024.

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