GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is sharply raising its forecast for trade growth in goods this year after an unexpectedly strong first half due to rising AI-related purchases, front-loaded imports in the U.S. over tariff fears and robust developing-world trade. The Geneva-based trade body said Tuesday its economists are increasing their prediction of
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Japan and Indonesia have signed an agreement aimed at facilitating trade by simplifying customs procedures. Under the deal, both countries will apply the Authorized Economic Operator.
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Photo credits: ichimabi / BigStock EU governments want to launch a European Life Sciences Investment Fund, as part of a coordinated strategy to make Europe an attractive place for private investment in research and innovation. At a meeting in Brussels on September 30, research.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) signaled a willingness to negotiate with Democrats on their health care demands, breaking with her party on an issue at the core of the government shutdown standoff. In a lengthy post on the social platform X, Greene said she’s “absolutely disgusted” that health insurance premiums could double if the Affordable…