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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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NDP Won’t Support Liberal $250 Rebate Plan Unless Eligibility Expanded: Singh


NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced that his party will not support the Liberal government's $250 rebate plan unless it is expanded to include the most vulnerable Canadians. The current proposal, part of a broader affordability package, aims to provide $250 to more than 18.7 million Canadians who earned less than $150,000 in 2023.

Singh emphasized that the rebate should also cover seniors, students, people on disability benefits, and those who were unable to work last year. He initially supported the idea, believing it would benefit anyone earning under $150,000, but the current plan only includes those who had an income.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's office responded, stating that it is "categorically false" to say seniors and people with disabilities are excluded, as many of them work and would qualify if they meet the income criteria.

The proposed measures are set to be included in the fall economic statement, with the GST holiday beginning in mid-December and lasting for two months.




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