Monthly Archives: April 2025

Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US

China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China. Cairo .. Muhamad Yehia CStock markets worldwide sunk even lower on Friday after China announced that it would impose a 34% tariff …

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The West has big plans for nuclear power: Will geopolitics play ball?

As artificial intelligence ramps up energy needs, experts say we’ve reached a ‘nuclear revival’. Pledges are in place — but can supply chains support them Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Amazon, Google and Meta are just some of the heavyweights to call for more nuclear power production. On the sidelines of a …

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Economists slash eurozone growth forecasts as US tariffs shake outlook

Economists are slashing eurozone growth forecasts after Trump’s 20% tariffs on EU exports. Weaker trade, confidence, and investment now dominate outlooks, boosting expectations for ECB rate cuts, with April seen as likely. Inflation risks take a back seat for now. Muhamad Yehia.Cairo Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping 20% tariffs on …

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?How is the European auto industry responding to Trump’s tariffs

Euronews spoke with Benjamin Krieger from the car industry group CLEPA, who shed light on the potential impact of Trump’s auto parts tariffs on the global car industry. Cairo ..  Muhamad Yehia US president Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on foreign-made cars imported into the US was implemented on Thursday, with …

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Republicans move ahead with Trump’s tax break bill and spending cuts

Critics are concerned that tax cuts may be implemented at the expense of key social services, such as healthcare and childcare support. Muhamad Yehia After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment …

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Republicans move ahead with Trump’s tax break bill and spending cuts

Critics are concerned that tax cuts may be implemented at the expense of key social services, such as healthcare and childcare support Muhamad Yehia After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment …

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EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump’s tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia  Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo The EU has announced a new strategic partnership with countries in Central Asia at the conclusion of a debut summit in the …

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?Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be

Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts Muhamad Yehia The much-awaited 2 April—dubbed “Liberation Day” by the Trump administration – …

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‘Major economic blow’: EU and world leaders react to Trump’s tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Muhamad Yehia The EU leader said it was a major blow to the world economy and the consequences “will be dire for millions of …

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