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EU eyes targeting 100 bn euros of US goods with tariffs
EU eyes targeting 100 bn euros of US goods with tariffs
by  AFP

The EU is preparing to hit US goods worth nearly 100 billion euros ($113 billion) with tariffs in retaliation for President Donald Trump's sweeping levies if talks fail, European diplomats told AFP Wednesday.

Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly'
Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly'
by  AFP

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday EU countries should "quickly" ratify a free trade deal with four South American nations that has met with staunch opposition from France. "The Mercosur deal should be ratified quickly and implemented," Merz said at a joint press conference with President Emmanuel Macron as he visited Paris on his first trip abroad.

Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi
by  AFP

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the country's emergence as a financial and entertainment global hub. Disney's announcement came ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates next week.

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