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EU Pushes Back After U.S. Tariff Ruling, Insists Trade Commitments Must Stand

                                                         The European Union flag.   The European Union has issued a firm response following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could open the door to higher American tariffs. EU officials stressed that Washington must honor existing trade agreements, warning that any unilateral increase in duties would violate commitments made between the two economic powers. According to EU representatives, the bloc expects the United States to uphold the terms of previously negotiated deals, emphasizing that stability and predictability are essential for transatlantic trade. “A deal is a deal,” officials reiterated, signaling that the EU is prepared to defend its economic interests if necessary. The Supreme Court decision has raised concerns in Brussels about potential shift...
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TTC Strike Averted: Framework Agreement Reached Between Union and Management

 

In a last-minute development, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 have reached a “framework settlement,” effectively averting a planned strike. The agreement comes after intense negotiations and addresses critical issues such as job security, protections against job outsourcing, and benefits for active members and pensioners.

The TTC’s buses, streetcars, subways, and Wheel-Trans vehicles will operate normally on Friday, providing relief to the city’s 1.3 million transit users. However, the finalized details of the framework remain undisclosed, pending further work and ratification by union members. The mood at the bargaining table has been one of frustration, with the union emphasizing the need for progress and alignment with transit delivery goals.

While the strike has been averted, the TTC’s role in delaying the framework agreement has drawn criticism. Transit riders can breathe a sigh of relief, but the focus now shifts to ensuring a fair and reasonable contract for all parties involved.



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