European Union
Pascal Lamy, the European Union trade commissioner, has arrived in Washington to push for an end to a $4 billion annual tax break for large US exporters, a move that could lead to trade sanctions if Congressional action is not taken. The EU has set a March 1 deadline to
European Union
The European Union is set to learn today whether it can retaliate against the US in a long-running trade dispute over antidumping law. The EU has asked the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to rule on legislation that would allow it to impose import duties on American companies benefiting from the
European Union
Facing pressure from European businesses, the European Commission has signalled a more flexible stance in its long-running trade dispute with the US over corporate taxation. The Commission is now willing to accept a transition period allowing the US to phase out the so-called Foreign Sales Corporations provision, which grants tax
Bush, George W.
As President George W. Bush hosted Pakistani General Pervez Musharraf at Camp David last June, he hailed him as a "visionary" and praised his role in the US war against Islamist militants. The US promised dollars 3 billion in aid, half of which would go to the Pakistani
European Union
The European Commission's confirmation of 10 nominees from accession countries to join its executive on May 1 has been overshadowed by controversy over their past roles in repressive Communist regimes. The European Parliament will hold hearings for the nominees in April, and the issue is likely to be
Bush, George W.
President George W. Bush has acknowledged for the first time that Iraq might not have had stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but denied that he led the US into war on false pretences. Mr Bush, who is under domestic pressure to account for the apparent failure of US intelligence,
European Union
Sweden's environment minister, Lena Sommested, has denounced the EU's decision to allow the use of paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide, citing the risk of death or injury to thousands of people. The Swedish government has announced plans to take the European Commission to court to reverse
European Union
Russia has submitted a list of 14 demands to the European Union, requesting the EU to delay the introduction of higher import tariffs on "sensitive" Russian goods, lift restrictions on Russian energy exports, and ease market access for Russian steel producers. The demands also raise controversy over visa
European Union
European Union governments led by the UK have proposed a comprehensive programme of deregulation to improve the union's productivity performance and economic growth. The initiative aims to reduce regulatory burdens and create a more business-friendly environment. According to the International Monetary Fund, this regulatory reform could add up
European Union
The European Union is poised to file a formal trade complaint against the United States over its use of an illegal method of calculating antidumping duties, known as zeroing. This move could lead to trade sanctions against the US and deliver another blow to transatlantic relations, already strained due to
Hussein, Saddam
As the war in Iraq intensified in 2003, the United Nations weapons inspections in the country became a focal point, with the phrase "WMD" (weapons of mass destruction) becoming a common term. The world held its breath as President George W. Bush declared that he was "sick
Hussein, Saddam
US military officials have expressed skepticism over the impact of Saddam Hussein's capture on the insurgency in Iraq, despite a recent spike in attacks on coalition soldiers. According to Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, the number and type of attacks on US and allied troops have remained relatively the
