US tariffs

U.S. Threatens EU with 17% Tariffs on Agricultural Exports Amid Trade Tensions

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U.S. Threatens EU with 17% Tariffs on Agricultural Exports Amid Trade Tensions

On July 4, 2025, reports emerged that the United States has threatened to impose a 17% tariff on European Union agricultural and food exports, according to an EU diplomat cited by the Financial Times and echoed in posts on X from sources like @FT, @financialjuice, and @CGTNEurope. This threat escalates ongoing trade disputes between the … Read more

European Junk Bond Sales Hit Record as Investors Cut US Exposure

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European Junk Bond Sales Hit Record as Investors Cut US Exposure

July 2, 2025 – European junk bond issuance soared to a record €22.5 billion ($26.6 billion) in June, surpassing the previous high from June 2021 by nearly €4 billion, as companies capitalized on lower borrowing costs and investors shifted away from US markets. The surge, reported by Bloomberg, was driven by attractive yields and relative … Read more