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UK Parliament Discusses Post-Brexit Trade Deal Revisions

Jurgen KaiserAugust 8, 2025

On August 8, 2025, the UK Parliament convened to deliberate on proposed revisions to the post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union. The discussions centered on enhancing trade relations, addressing existing challenges, and exploring avenues for deeper economic cooperation. Key Areas of Focus 1. Trade Facilitation Measures Parliamentarians examined measures aimed at reducing trade barriers...

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EU Debates Digital Tax Reform to Target Tech Giants

Jurgen KaiserAugust 3, 2025

The European Union is intensifying its efforts to reform digital taxation, aiming to ensure that major technology companies contribute fairly to public finances. This move comes amid growing concerns over the disparity between the profits of tech giants and their tax contributions in EU member states. Background and Rationale The digital economy has flourished over...

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US Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 15, 2025

In a significant bipartisan move, the US Senate passed a landmark $1 trillion infrastructure bill on February 15, 2025, marking a critical step toward revitalizing the nation’s aging transportation systems, utilities, and digital infrastructure. The legislation, which has garnered broad support across party lines, aims to address long-standing deficits in roads, bridges, public transit, broadband...

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Trump threatens tariffs on European automobiles: Potential escalation in US-Europe trade tensions

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 13, 2025

Donald Trump reignited concerns over transatlantic trade relations on February 13, 2025, with a renewed threat to impose tariffs on European automobiles entering the United States. This announcement has raised alarms across European markets and diplomatic circles, highlighting the fragile state of ongoing trade negotiations between the world’s two largest economic blocs. Rising tensions in...