In a statement, Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev said, Sofia will not support the European Union’s new sanctions on Russia if it does get an exemption on Russian energy imports. While talks among EU governments are moving closer towards… Read More ›
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Hungary and Slovakia will be exempt from Russian oil embargo: EC
According to two EU officials, the European Commission may exempt Hungary and Slovakia from an European embargo on Russian oil, given their dependence on Russian crude. The European Commission is expected to finalise a sixth package of EU sanctions against… Read More ›
U.S. revokes sanction waiver against Israeli mining company Gertler
In a significant development, the United States revoked a sanctions waiver to Israeli mining magnate Dan Gertler, which was issued during the last days of the Trump Administration. In a statement, the Treasury Department said, exempting Gertler from sanctions was… Read More ›
Corporate taxes will be gradually raised to 23% in coming years: British Finance Minister
In a significant development, the Sunday Times reported, British finance minister in the upcoming budget in March, Rishi Sunak is likely to raise taxes on businesses to pay for the Government’s COVID-19 support schemes. During his March 3, 2020 speech,… Read More ›
Cross border traffic main irritant in UK-Spain negotiations: Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya
On Tuesday, in a statement Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said, the main burr that needs ironing out in negotiations between Britain and Spain is Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status. London and Madrid are negotiating how to police the land border… Read More ›
Germany is willing and ready to support battery makers: German Economic Minister Peter Altmaier
With battery technology being central to electric cars, Germany is exploring ways to boost the industry by supporting and exempting it from certain energy levies. On Tuesday, Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, the government is willing to support battery… Read More ›
Trump’s solar tariffs unlikely to dampen Tesla’s solar ambitions
U.S. based solar cell makers including Tesla Inc and First Solar are likely to benefit from Trump’s solar measures; however Tesla installation business is likely to get effected in the short term. Solar installer and electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc… Read More ›
20% import tax likely to ruin the retail industry in the U.S.
In a cunning move, Trump’s proposal has exempted revenues generated from exports while proposing to impose a 20% tax in imports. This essentially pits exporters against importers and unless this entire line of reasoning is revisited, in the long run… Read More ›