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Trade Tensions Rise as EU Prepares Retaliation Against U.S. Tariff Hike

The European Union has strongly condemned President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, warning of swift countermeasures that could escalate global trade tensions. Announced Friday near Pittsburgh, Trump raised existing steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%, aiming to protect U.S. industry and bolster a $14.9 billion Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel deal. The European Commission responded sharply, calling the move a threat to transatlantic economic stability and global supply chains. “This decision adds further uncertainty to the global economy and increases costs for consumers and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic,” a spokesperson said. The EU is finalizing consultations on expanded retaliatory tariffs, set to take effect by July 14 unless a negotiated solution is reached. The reaction from global trade partners was swift. Canada’s Chamber of Commerce criticized the tariffs as a threat to North American economic security, while Canada’s Uni...
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Tragedy Strikes: Israeli Air Strike Claims Lives at Gaza Aid Center

 

In a devastating incident, eight Palestinians lost their lives during an Israeli air strike on a training college near Gaza City. Witnesses report that the college was being used to distribute aid to displaced families. The strike targeted part of an industrial college run by the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. The situation remains tense as Israeli tanks continue to advance into the southern city of Rafah.

The victims included individuals who were seeking aid, filling water, or receiving coupons. A Reuters photographer captured the aftermath, with bodies wrapped in blankets awaiting removal from the rubble. The injured, thankfully, are in stable condition. Israel’s ongoing war in the Hamas-administered enclave has intensified, focusing on areas yet to be seized: Rafah and the region surrounding Deir al-Balah.

As the conflict persists, civilians bear the brunt of violence. Families in the Mawasi displaced persons’ camp have been forced to flee, seeking safety in Khan Younis. The Israeli military claims to have targeted weapons stores and tunnel shafts while engaging in fierce fighting with Hamas-led fighters. Meanwhile, the armed wings of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad movement continue their attacks on Israeli forces.

This tragic event underscores the urgent need for peace and humanitarian assistance in the region. The toll on innocent lives cannot be ignored, and the international community must work towards a lasting resolution to prevent further loss and suffering.

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