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China has a list of American products that will be exempt from the 125% taxes

China has a list of American products that will be exempt from the 125% taxes

China has drawn up a list of American products that will be exempt from the 125% tariffs and has notified companies about this move, at a time when Beijing aims…

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When China lashes out at Trump, the Chinese czar of the economy speaks: Who is He Lifeng

When China lashes out at Trump, the Chinese czar of the economy speaks: Who is He Lifeng

Vice Premier He Lifeng has long been a confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Initially, he disappointed foreign investors, but later gained trust and experience, and is now the man…

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The britons' confidence in the economy has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded

The britons' confidence in the economy has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded

British confidence in the economy’s outlook for the next 12 months has reached its lowest level ever recorded, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos MORI and published on Sunday.…

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Trump unintentionally triggers a new era of free trade in Europe

Trump unintentionally triggers a new era of free trade in Europe

Even the most protectionist countries in the EU realize they need new trading partners, as their traditional ally becomes unpredictable. It seems that Donald Trump could be the best thing…

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China threatens countries that want to conclude agreements with the US

China threatens countries that want to conclude agreements with the US

China warns countries not to enter into trade agreements with the United States that may affect its interests and threatens resolute and reciprocal countermeasures. China’s warning comes amid escalating trade…

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Appearing out of nowhere and now everywhere: Dubai Chocolate has conquered the world, but leaves us without pistachios

Appearing out of nowhere and now everywhere: Dubai Chocolate has conquered the world, but leaves us without pistachios

The Dubai chocolate trend has conquered the West as well. On social media, internet users film themselves greedily devouring bars of chocolate with pistachio cream. However, with demand skyrocketing, the…

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IMF revises its forecasts due to Trump: When giants clash, small countries are also caught in the currents

IMF revises its forecasts due to Trump: When giants clash, small countries are also caught in the currents

The escalation of trade tensions and significant changes in the global trading system will trigger a worsening of the economic forecasts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but nevertheless, a…

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Romania is heading towards a new curve of sacrifice. "We have not learned anything from past mistakes"

Romania is heading towards a new curve of sacrifice. "We have not learned anything from past mistakes"

The authorities have not learned the lessons of the 2009-2010 crisis or from the agreements with the IMF that brought budgetary balance through austerity measures. Now, Romania is once again…

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Romania has once again become the country with the highest inflation in the EU

Romania has once again become the country with the highest inflation in the EU

The annual inflation rate in the European Union continued to decrease in March, reaching 2.5% from a level of 2.7% in February, but Romania has become the country with the…

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China tells Trump not to complain anymore: America has been living beyond its means for decades

China tells Trump not to complain anymore: America has been living beyond its means for decades

Beijing sends yet another signal that it won’t back down in the trade war sparked by the Trump administration. Chinese state media writes that the US is not a victim…

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WSJ: US to ask countries seeking lower tariffs to limit cooperation with China

WSJ: US to ask countries seeking lower tariffs to limit cooperation with China

The United States plans to persuade dozens of countries with which it is negotiating new trade agreements to limit their ties with China. In exchange for this, import taxes will…

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How Trump is messing things up. The tariffs imposed on China are putting essential American businesses in jeopardy

How Trump is messing things up. The tariffs imposed on China are putting essential American businesses in jeopardy

The Trump administration announced on Saturday that it will exempt technological products such as iPhones, personal computers, and chips from a large portion of the new 145% tariffs imposed on…

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China is increasing tariffs on goods from the US to 125%, but announces it will no longer retaliate against Trump's decisions

China is increasing tariffs on goods from the US to 125%, but announces it will no longer retaliate against Trump's decisions

China announced on Friday an increase in the trade tariffs applied to the United States, from 84% to 125%. The decision was made after the White House specified on Thursday…

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The taxes imposed by Trump on China have reached 145%. European stock exchanges are "buzzing," those in the US have returned to the red

The taxes imposed by Trump on China have reached 145%. European stock exchanges are "buzzing," those in the US have returned to the red

Additional customs duties applied to Chinese products by the United States have reached the level of 145%, as stated in a White House decree published on Thursday outlining the conditions…

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INS has revised the economic growth for 2024. The key was the increase in public sector salaries

INS has revised the economic growth for 2024. The key was the increase in public sector salaries

The National Institute of Statistics has revised down by -0.1% the growth of the Romanian economy from last year previously announced. According to INS, adjusted for inflation, the GDP grew…

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Trump has placed "Liberation Day" among the greatest financial crises in history

Trump has placed "Liberation Day" among the greatest financial crises in history

A rapid loss of over 5 billion dollars on global stock markets has led some experts to compare Trump’s trade war to the Wall Street crash of 1929. Donald Trump’s…

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The Prime Minister of Canada says that it will be very difficult for his country to avoid a recession

The Prime Minister of Canada says that it will be very difficult for his country to avoid a recession

Canada will find it hard to avoid a recession if the United States is hit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former banker, said during a campaign event for the…

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A tsunami is coming, and no one is spared: How China is responding to Trump's tariffs

A tsunami is coming, and no one is spared: How China is responding to Trump's tariffs

While several countries are trying to negotiate to obtain concessions from Donald Trump in the global trade war the American president has sparked, China has taken a different approach. Within…

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Greenbrier is closing the wagon factory in Arad - 800 people left without a job

Greenbrier is closing the wagon factory in Arad - 800 people left without a job

The American giant Greenbrier is closing the Astra Rail wagon factory in Arad, where around 800 people work. The decision is explained by pressures in the industry, increasing costs, and…

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Christine Lagarde wants the EU to give up Visa and Mastercard and create its own platform

Christine Lagarde wants the EU to give up Visa and Mastercard and create its own platform

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, is calling for a revolution in payment systems to end Europe’s dependence on American and Chinese platforms such as Visa, Mastercard,…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
POLITICS
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
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