Stories for January 2018

Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 07:18 UTC
Trump makes “America big again” by imposing stiff tariffs on solar panels and washing machines

President Donald Trump's decision on Monday to impose stiff tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines has stirred concerns around the world, including North America. Mexico says it regrets the U.S. decision not to exclude it from these new tariffs. And it's vowing to take action to halt Mr. Trump's latest salvo on global trade.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:36 UTC
CBI concerned about “lack of clarity” surrounding talks on future UK/EU trade

Time is running out on Brexit, and the UK should remain in a customs union with the EU, the Confederation of British Industry has warned. Carolyn Fairbairn, head of the UK business group, said there was a “lack of clarity” surrounding ongoing talks about the future of UK-EU trade.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:23 UTC
Trump's tax reform prompts brighter outlook for global economy, says IMF

Prospects for the global economy are looking brighter, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arguing that the recent pick-up has been pretty broad-based, particularly in Europe and Asia. Tax reforms in the United States are expected to stimulate economic activity, especially business investment.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:08 UTC
Chile praises Beijing for its leadership and rejecting protectionism

Chile’s foreign minister welcomed Chinese representatives to a meeting with Latin American and Caribbean countries and praised Beijing for rejecting protectionism as the United States backs away from global trade.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 07:53 UTC
Pope Francis apologizes for remarks in Chile referred to Bishop Juan Barros

Pope Francis has apologized for remarks he made last week in Chile defending a bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse. He said he realized his words hurt many, but repeated his belief that Chilean Bishop Juan Barros was innocent. Francis was speaking to journalists on board a plane flying back to Rome.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 07:46 UTC
Leading Mexican senator joins presidential hopeful Lopez Obrador

Mexican opposition Senator Gabriela Cuevas said on Sunday she will leave the center-right National Action Party (PAN) to join the campaign of leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who leads polls ahead of July’s presidential election.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 07:10 UTC
A long announced summer surprise for the Uruguayan government of Vazquez and Mujica

Anywhere between 8.000 and 50.000 people are expected to convene on Tuesday to Durazno, central Uruguay, to protest and demand solutions to what is seen as an over bloated government, fiscal strangling, incompetent management of government companies and an overall dissatisfaction with the results of these policies and deaf political ears to the ongoing complaints.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 06:53 UTC
British Army “Ice Maiden” expedition cross Antarctica in 62 days on muscle power

The British Army’s ‘Ice Maiden’ Expedition has become the first all-female team to cross Antarctica using muscle power alone. After spending 62 days on the ice and covering 1700kms, the six soldiers led by Major Nics Wetherill and Major Nat Taylor crossed the finish line at the Hercules Inlet at the weekend (Saturday 20th January).
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 06:42 UTC
Macri in European tour to promote Argentina: Moscow, Davos and Paris

Argentine president Mauricio Macri arrived on Monday evening to Moscow the first leg of his latest tour of European countries, and the first of 2018, with the purpose of promoting Argentina and attracting investments. In Moscow president Macri and First Lady Juliana Awada are scheduled to meet with president Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 06:27 UTC
Jaguar Land Rover plans production cuts on Brexit uncertainty and diesel cars' taxes

Jaguar Land Rover will cut production of some vehicles amid uncertainty over Brexit and changes to taxes on diesel cars. The company will scale back output of Range Rover Discovery Sport and Evoque models temporarily later this year. Last week, JLR said its global sales hit a record in 2017, but that the UK market was “tough”.