Category: escalates
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Vauxhall owner to decide future of UK factories as net zero row escalates
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Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, Fiat, Citroen and Peugeot, is set to decide the fate of its UK plants within weeks amid ongoing rows with the government over electric vehicle sales targets. In June, Stellantis warned it may need to close its factories in Ellesmere Port and Luton unless…
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Trump escalates harsh rhetoric against immigrants, Harris By Reuters
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By Tim Reed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump on Saturday unleashed some of his harshest rhetoric against immigrants who have crossed the border illegally and committed crimes, particularly against young women, while also stepping up his personal insults against Kamala Harris. In Wisconsin, Trump described Democratic Vice President Harris, who…
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Biden digs in as pressure from fellow Democrats escalates By Reuters
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Written by Andrea Shalal and Nandita Bose WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – Amid growing calls from fellow Democrats to end his re-election campaign, U.S. President Joe Biden gave no hint on Saturday that he was considering stepping down after two defiant public appearances the day before. Biden, 81, is facing a…
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates By Reuters
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By Philip Blenkinsop and Nick Carey BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – European Union countries are dithering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, highlighting the challenge Brussels faces in rallying support for its biggest trade case yet as Beijing threatens broad retaliation. Germany, whose automakers made a third of…
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Ripple Escalates Pro-Crypto Advocacy with $25M Fairshake Fund
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Ripple contributed $25 million to the Fairshake super PAC, in line with industry-wide efforts to advocate for pro-crypto policies and politicians. Ripple’s decision to bolster its Fairshake efforts comes amid its ongoing legal battle with regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency’s lawsuit prompted the company to take…
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Ripple Escalates Pro-Crypto Advocacy with $25M Fairshake Fund
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Ripple contributed $25 million to the Fairshake super PAC, in line with industry-wide efforts to advocate for pro-crypto policies and politicians. Ripple’s decision to bolster its Fairshake efforts comes amid its ongoing legal battle with regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency’s lawsuit prompted the company to take…