South African factory workers protested against the dismissal of foreign employees, arguing that their skills are vital for protecting local jobs.
South African factory workers protested against the dismissal of foreign employees, arguing that their skills are vital for protecting local jobs.
The dour mood at Germany's crisis-hit auto giant Volkswagen has given way to angst and fury as US President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war against friends and foes alike. Veteran auto workers who spent decades at the plants of Germany's storied industrial titan fear for the worst since Trump has ramped up a range of import tariffs, sparking global market turmoil.
More than 15,000 people took to the streets in Greece on Wednesday in the second 24-hour general strike this year, calling for higher wages to match the rising cost of living. Although Greece saw high economic growth of 2.2 percent last year, salaries remain low despite rising taxes and inflation that hit 3.5 percent in the middle of last year.
Hit by three waves of painful US tariffs since President Donald Trump returned to office, the European Union's response has been a high-wire act, balancing calibrated retaliation with a push for negotiations to avert an all-out trade war. He added European tech rules were "separate" from the tariff discussions.
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