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New York Post
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
EU to accept 10% flat tariffs on exports to US in hopes of placating Trump: report
The European Union is reportedly prepared to accept a flat 10% tariff on all exports to the United States in a bid to prevent steeper duties on critical sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals and electronics. The proposal, described by the German-language business daily Handelsblatt as a strategic concession, would be pitched to Trump administration officials under specific conditions and would not be intended as a permanent arrangement. 'The offer to US counterparts would come only under certain conditions and would not be billed as permanent,' the paper reported, citing senior EU negotiators. 3 A general view of production lines at the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Rastatt, Germany on June 4. Getty Images The development comes as President Trump and other world leaders meet in Canada this week for the annual G-7 summit. The gathering is expected to be dominated by escalating Israel-Iran war, as well as ongoing trade disputes. Trump has already levied a 10% universal tariff on imports from the EU, as well as 25% on steel and automobiles. He has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 50% on all imports on the 27-member bloc. Last week, Trump warned that the US could soon act unilaterally if progress in trade talks stalls. 'At a certain point, we're just going to send letters out. And I think you understand that, saying this is the deal, you can take it or leave it,' the president said. European officials appear increasingly concerned about the threat of escalating tariffs on high-value goods and are attempting to preempt further economic strain amid ongoing trade tensions. Accepting a uniform 10% tariff may serve as a way to stabilize transatlantic trade while sparing individual sectors — especially the auto industry — targeted punitive measures. While details of the proposed conditions were not disclosed, the move signals a shift in Brussels' approach to trade talks, particularly as the Trump administration has favored aggressive tariff strategies to pressure allies and rivals alike. 3 The 'Cosco Shipping France' container ship is moored at the Long Beach Container Terminal in Port of Long Beach, Calif. on April 15. AP European automakers and pharmaceutical companies have been especially vulnerable to such tactics. The Post has sought comment from the White House and the European Commission. The potential tariff deal would represent a significant compromise on the EU's part, which has traditionally pushed for multilateral rules-based trade and lower tariffs. However, with global trade tensions on the rise and election-year politics complicating negotiations, EU officials appear willing to consider short-term measures to avoid more damaging outcomes. Start and end your day informed with our newsletters Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Reuters noted that no official announcement has been made, and the European Commission has not confirmed the Handelsblatt report. The proposed deal, if pursued, would likely require further negotiation and political approval within both the EU and the United States. The EU's willingness to accept a broad-based 10% tariff signals that Brussels may be aiming to trade flexibility for predictability — hoping to insulate key industries from future tariff spikes while keeping the broader relationship with Washington on stable ground. Although the White House had recently paused some of its harshest tariffs, the administration has sent mixed signals about whether the reprieve, which expires on July 9, will continue. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress that it is 'highly likely' the pause would be extended for countries negotiating 'in good faith.' 3 President Donald Trump (right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in January 2020. REUTERS Trump's trade fight with Europe has been escalating for months. On Feb. 2, he announced plans to impose new tariffs on the EU, prompting urgent meetings among European trade ministers. The EU responded with proposals to lower its car import tariffs and increase purchases of US liquefied natural gas and military equipment. By early April, Trump had imposed a 25% tariff on all car imports and a 20% tariff on all EU goods, which was later reduced to 10% following negotiations. In response, the EU suspended its planned retaliatory measures. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that if no agreement is reached by the end of the 90-day window, the EU would unleash what she called 'trade bazooka measures' targeting US services and redirected Chinese exports. Tensions flared again in late May when Trump proposed a 'straight 50% tariff on the European Union,' only to delay it two days later after a call with von der Leyen.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Tourists from huge European country flood Canary Islands and it's not just Brits
The Canary Island set a new benchmark for international tourism, despite ongoing anti-tourist protests - and holidaymakers from one EU country in particular make up the largest tourist segment The Canary Islands are still a major holiday hotspot for Europeans despite cries of overcrowding from locals. According to Spanish publication Canarian Weekly, more than 4.36 million foreign visitors descended on the islands in the first quarter of this year alone - with holidaymakers from one EU country making up the largest segment. And it appears German tourists cannot seem to get enough of the archipelago's sunshine and beaches. Euronews reported that Spain remains the top holiday destination for Germans in 2025, with the Canary Islands leading the way with year-round sun. The Canaries offer an unusually stable subtropical climate, with daytime temperatures rarely falling below 20C even in January. Gran Canaria is often touted as the hottest, retaining such heat due to its proximity to Northern Africa. Like Britain, Germans endure cold and snowy conditions from the months of December through to February. Another strong appeal for German travellers is likely the home comforts that can still be enjoyed in places like Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The undeniable abundance of German tourists over the years mean that popular destinations have adapted to offer German-language menus and Bavarian staples. Direct flights from cities like Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin also make travel relatively simple. Regular departures to the Canaries from Germany also enable spontaneous and cost-effective travel. A flight from Dusseldorf to Lanzarote takes around four hours and 30 minutes, a similar time-scale to planes departing from London. Germans also have a notorious love of the outdoors and hiking that also makes the Canary Islands particularly appealing. The archipelago is packed with coastal walks and hiking trails, and the laidback lifestyle is ideal for recuperating. It is certainly no surprise why Germans, Brits and all international travellers return again and again to Tenerife and Gran Canaria. However, the frustration of locals and increasing pressure on the housing market exacerbated by expats and tourists is only mounting. Ivan Cerdena Molina, an activist within the protest movement and a member of local environmental group ATAN, voiced his frustration that despite the protests, more tourists visited his homeland last year than the year before. "We had 16 million tourists [in the Canaries] in 2023 and 18 million in 2024. In 2025, the number is increasing again. The government didn't do anything; it just spoke nice words with no real action.", reports the Express . Local governments are also implementing taxes to manage tourism. British holidaymakers heading to the Canary Island of Fuerteventura will soon have to pay a tourist tax. The island's government has confirmed it will introduce the charge for the wild beach of Cofete, the sand dunes of Correlejo and the sea caves of Ajuy. The move will follow the example of Tenerife, which has already started charging visitors to the mountain-top village of Masca and intends to do the same with Mount Teide.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise
PARIS (Reuters) -A French rabbi was attacked on Friday for the second time in a week, he told Reuters, reflecting a broad rise in hate crimes across France that has included high-profile anti-Semitic assaults. Elie Lemmel said he was sitting at a cafe in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine on Friday when he was hit in the head by a chair. "I found myself on the ground, I immediately felt blood flowing," he said. He was stunned and unsure what exactly had happened, he said, initially thinking something must have fallen from a window or roof, before it occurred to him he had been attacked. "Unfortunately, given my beard and my kippah, I suspected that was probably why, and it's such a shame," he said. Friday's incident follows another in the town of Deauville in Normandy last week, when Lemmel said he was punched in the stomach by an unknown assailant. Lemmel said he was used to "not-so-friendly looks, some unpleasant words, people passing by, spitting on the ground," but had never been physically assaulted before the two attacks. The prosecutor's office in Nanterre said it had opened an investigation into the Neuilly attack for violence aggravated by the fact that it was committed on religious grounds. A man being held for questioning at the Neuilly-sur-Seine police station underwent a psychiatric examination that required his hospitalization, it said. According to German-language identity documents found in his possession, the 28-year-old man was born in the West Bank city of Rafah. "This act sickens us," former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal wrote on X regarding Friday's incident involving Lemmel. "Antisemitism, like all forms of hatred, is a deadly poison for our society." Last week, five Jewish institutions were sprayed with green paint in Paris. "Attacking a person because of their faith is a shame. The increase in anti-religious acts requires the mobilization of everyone," Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on X. France has seen a rise in hate crimes. Last year, police recorded an 11% rise in racist, xenophobic or antireligious crimes, according to official data published in March. The figures did not include a breakdown by attacks on different religions.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Season 2' –What to expect, release date, and where to watch it
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us is all set to return with another season this year. The series first premiered on May 9, 2024. About the popularity This is a German-language television series based on the book 'Save Me' by Mona Kasten. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It had six episodes and got instant attention from the people. Romance movie fans went crazy over the duo of Ruby and James as they brought the trial and test methods in the movie. These roles are played by Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung. Refresh your memory of Season 1 Ruby Bell is a scholarship student and witnesses a secret at the private school, Maxton Hall. This secret involves Lydia Beaufort's affair with a teacher and is overheard by Ruby. James Beaufort is forced to confront Ruby to protect the truth. James Beaufort here is an arrogant and privileged millionaire heir. Soon, with initial attempts of James to silence her to protect the silence, they start to share a spark. Their relationship gets complicated, with James's family and their personal lives coming into the picture. Plot of season 2 This one continues the intense romance between Ruby and James at their elite British boarding school. After their passionate night in Oxford, Ruby feels like her dreams are within reach, until a devastating event in James' family destroys everything. James himself pulls Ruby back to reality, leaving her heartbroken and longing for her old life, free from the complications of Maxton Hall. But forgetting James proves impossible, especially since he's determined to win her back. The season is based on Mona Kasten's book 'Save You'; this time, it promises more drama, heartbreak, and emotional twists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fans can expect betrayals, longing, and deep character development as Ruby and James navigate their turbulent relationship. Release date and where to watch it Season 2 will be available on your devices on 7 November; the teaser is also out. To watch the new season or even rewatch the first one, you can find it on Amazon Prime.
Pink Villa
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Season 2 Locks Nov 7 Drop, What to Expect From Ruby Bell and James Beaufort's Romance
Maxton Hall — The World Between Us went viral after the world was introduced to Harriet Herbig-Matten's Ruby Bell and Damian Hardung's James Beaufort in May 2024. So much so that a sequel is already being released! Season 2 of the popular romance from Prime Video has now set a November 7 premiere date, and we couldn't be more excited. About Maxton Hall's fame Based on Mona Kasten's book Save Me, the German-language television series ran over 6 episodes, premiering on May 9, and reaching a phenomenal watch time. It quickly became one of the most popular series on the platform, despite not being an original from it. Numbers claim it achieved the number one ranking in over 120 regions as romance fanatics went crazy over Ruby and James' tried and tested formula. The plot of the series follows the two leads who meet at the titular school, initially hating but then falling for each other, in a forbidden love story angle. And while the haters-to-lovers trope is not a new one, the novel-inspired story managed to grab more eyeballs than expected. Now, returning with the sequel, following the second part of the book series, Ruby Bell and James Beaufort are thrown another curveball. The teaser showcases a 'return to class' theme with the actors facing a new academic year filled with challenges. They reunite at Oxford but with their relationship going for a toss, it remains to be seen how the two manage to get back together, and if love wins. Watch Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 2 teaser trailer below. Here are the cast members returning for season 2: Sonja Weißer as Lydia, Ben Felipe as Cyril, Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer, Runa Greiner as Ember, Justus Riesner as Alistair, Andrea Guo as Lin, Frederic Balonier as Kieran, and Eli Riccardi as Elaine. Fans can also look forward to changes in Lydia's life as she tackles a new pregnancy.
