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EU-Canada trade deal stumbles in French Senate
EU-Canada trade deal stumbles in French Senate
by  AFP

The French Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly voted against a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada, dealing a stinging blow to the government of President Emmanuel Macron. The trade deal's backers say French exports to Canada increased by 33 percent between 2017 and 2023, while imports rose 35 percent, thanks to the agreement.

US sues Apple for running iPhone monopoly in wide-ranging lawsuit
US sues Apple for running iPhone monopoly in wide-ranging lawsuit
by  AFP

The US Department of Justice sued Apple on Thursday for illegally maintaining a monopoly for its iPhone by stifling competition and imposing exorbitant costs on consumers. “If left unchallenged, Apple will only continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly,” he added.

US lawmakers race to avert weekend government shutdown
US lawmakers race to avert weekend government shutdown
by  AFP

US lawmakers released a $1.2 trillion package in the early hours of Thursday to complete the 2024 federal budget -- teeing off a race to sign it into law before a government shutdown looming at the weekend.

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