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Chery Commits to Liverpool European Hub in Major Automotive Play

Chinese automotive giant Chery is setting up its European research and development headquarters in Liverpool, positioning Merseyside as the central hub for its European commercial vehicle operations. The state-owned...

EasyJet Boss Brands EU Cabin Bag Rules Impediment to Network Expansion

The chief executive of EasyJet has suggested that European Union baggage regulations could impede airline network expansion by...

Trump Holds South Korea Accountable with 25% Tariff Ultimatum

Donald Trump has held South Korea accountable with an ultimatum of 25% tariffs on major exports, citing failure...

Securing the Future: Why Economists Want German Gold Back on Home Soil

The conversation surrounding Germany’s gold reserves is shifting from "how much" to "where." As the world enters a...

Transatlantic Commercial Opportunity Worth Billions Evaporates

Brussels has formally suspended the ratification of its trade agreement with the United States following President Trump's linkage...

From Stability to Turmoil: Bank Sector Rocked by Tax Proposal

The UK banking sector was plunged from a state of relative stability into turmoil on Friday, rocked by a single proposal for a new...

The Art of the (Energy) Deal: US-Russia Talks and the Indian Fallout

The Trump administration's focus on "the art of the deal" is now extending to the complex world of energy diplomacy, with major talks underway...

From ‘World-Leading’ to Watered-Down: The Story of the UK’s ZEV Mandate

The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, once hailed as a world-leading policy, has been significantly watered down, marking a retreat from the country's...

EU Trade Policy Under Fire as Deal Favors German Cars Over French Wine

The European Union's common trade policy is coming under fire from within, as the new deal with the US is widely seen as prioritizing...

Perplexity’s Bid for Chrome: A Strategic Gambit Amidst Google’s Legal Troubles

AI startup Perplexity has made an aggressive $34.5 billion offer for Google Chrome, a move that comes as Google faces the threat of a...

Wind Giant’s Value Plummets by a Third in “Extraordinary Situation”

In what its chief executive has labeled an "extraordinary situation," Danish wind giant Ørsted has seen its market value plummet by almost a third....