Taxation
Canada hits back with new tariffs after trade talks with US fail
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces retaliatory tariffs targeting US steel and dairy after trade talks collapse, rejecting what he calls an unfair deal as new 50-percent US tariffs hit Canadian exports.
August 22, 2026
Trump threatens 100% tariff on EU countries over digital services tax
President Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on countries imposing digital services taxes, warning the measures would override existing trade deals as he targets European technology regulations and taxes on US tech companies.
June 26, 2026
India's Adani to pay $275M settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations
Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a probe into whether they violated Washington's sanctions against Iran.
May 18, 2026
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%
Donald Trump says the United States will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent, citing non-compliance with a trade deal.
May 1, 2026
World oil prices rally over 5% on Middle East war
World oil prices surged over 5% due to Middle East conflict disrupting exports. Brent crude rose 5.1% to $92.23 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate jumped 5.9% to $88.38 per barrel.
March 11, 2026
Pakistan makes asset declarations mandatory for senior government officials
The federal government has issued SRO2263, making asset declarations mandatory for all public employees in pay grades 17 and above, expanding transparency across federal, provincial, and state-owned bodies.
November 28, 2025
Pakistan’s finance minister urges ‘course correction’ on population, climate challenges
Notes corporate profitability in Pakistan has risen by 14% during the first nine months of 2025; 73% of CEOs in the latest overseas investors survey consider Pakistan a viable investment destination.
November 5, 2025
French government under pressure over wealth tax proposal
France’s government faces mounting pressure as debate on a proposed wealth tax targeting the ultra-rich is delayed. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu struggles to balance left and right demands amid political deadlock and budget deficit concerns.
October 26, 2025
Trump increasing tariffs on Canada by 10%
US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods by 10%, condemning Ontario’s anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan as 'fraudulent.' The move follows halted trade talks, escalating tensions ahead of the APEC summit in South Korea
October 26, 2025