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EU still far from tariff deal with US: French minister
EU still far from tariff deal with US: French minister
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The European Union and United States are far from reaching a deal on tariffs, France's economy minister said Thursday, as the bloc seeks a way out from trade tensions with Washington. But at an IMF event Thursday, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said he was hopeful both sides could reach a deal before the 90-day window closed.

Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine
Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday that his government was working toward the reopening of Central America's biggest copper mine, despite fierce opposition from environmentalists. The company said last month that it would suspend the action after starting talks with the government on reopening the mine.

Trump trade deals appear distant as tariff tensions simmer
Trump trade deals appear distant as tariff tensions simmer
Business and Economy
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump's promises of securing trade deals with major partners took another blow Thursday, with a French minister saying an agreement with the EU was "a long way" off and China insisting talks had not even started. Separately, France's economy minister Eric Lombard said Thursday in Washington that the EU and United States are far from reaching a deal on tariffs.