While the electric car is still heralded as the future of mobility, warning signs are multiplying across Europe. Between massive recalls, plant closures and doubts about economic and ecological viability, one worrying conclusion is emerging: electric cars could well be a costly illusion.
The American president maintains his commercial pressure despite ongoing negotiations. Timid response from France and the European Union. The President of the Grand Est region, Franck Leroy, expresses his concern for the regional economy.
Cérémé, an independent think tank, calls for an urgent strategic reorientation, based on rational, economically viable and ecologically efficient choices, to guarantee France’s energy future. Explanations and interview with Bruno Ladsous, director and president of the Vent de Colère federation.
A survey by Générations Futures reveals alarming levels of contamination in foodstuffs, with 69% of fish affected. See below for the detailed report.
UFC-Que Choisir has lodged a complaint against Nestlé Waters and several members of the government, following revelations about the illegal use of microfiltration for so-called “natural mineral” waters, notably Perrier.
The Court of International Trade ruled that the President had exceeded his constitutional powers by imposing “reciprocal” tariffs without Congressional approval. A decision that upsets the Republican administration’s trade strategy.
American domination of Europe is nothing new. As early as 1942, Washington had planned to directly administer French territory as an occupied country. With the Blum-Byrnes agreements of January 1946, Hollywood productions invaded cinemas.
The American president is getting tough with Brussels, deeming trade negotiations to be at an impasse. Europe retaliates by preparing taxes on 95 billion euros of American imports.
Technology items (computers, smartphones, microprocessors, etc.) have been removed from the list of Chinese products taxed at 145% by the United States. A setback that will be followed by others. And heralds the decline of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
The new tariffs imposed by Trump, which came into force on Saturday, are causing a global shockwave on the world’s financial markets. Asian stock markets recorded spectacular falls of between 3% and 12% on Monday. The CAC lost 6.89% at the opening.
The American president has just announced a considerable increase in customs duties on imports, causing concern among his trading partners. The European Union is already preparing its response.
Washington is threatening to tax European, and therefore French, wines and spirits by up to 200% in retaliation for Brussels’ measures.
