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Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth
Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth
by  AFP

Italian defence group Leonardo will use international alliances to help accelerate growth and face competition amid rising geopolitical tensions, its chief executive said Tuesday. Its results come against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions that have prompted European nations to step up military spending.

Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes
Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes
by  AFP

Ghana's new government on Tuesday announced it was scrapping several Covid-era taxes introduced in an effort to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens. They were introduced as part of efforts by the previous government to reach a $3-billion International Monetary Fund bailout, which was eventually secured in 2023.

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war
Trump doubles down on Canada trade war
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump announced massive new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday, while threatening to "shut down" its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States.

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