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President Trump has threatened to implement a 100% tariff on nations imposing a digital services tax on U.S. companies. He stated that any country proceeding with such a tax would face immediate import duties, overriding existing trade agreements. Approximately half of OECD European members have proposed or enacted similar taxes.
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden has questioned Black’s payments exceeding $170 million for services purportedly related to tax advice and estate planning, amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s criminal activities.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European Union leaders address energy security and economic stability in response to recent geopolitical tensions.
Key discussions centre on collaborative strategies moving forward.
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The US has cancelled planned tariffs on Colombian goods after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions, the White House announced.
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