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Trump's tariff threats and delays: state of play
Trump's tariff threats and delays: state of play
by  AFP

US trading partners braced for a volley of tariff hikes this week, but a deadline for their imposition came and went as President Donald Trump delayed them again until August -- but unveiled new copper duties and increased levies on Canada and Brazil. The hike would have taken effect on July 9 but Trump postponed it, marking a second delay since their shock unveiling in April.

The main moments of Paris Couture Week
The main moments of Paris Couture Week
by  AFP

Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences. Belgian Glenn Martens debuted at Maison Margiela the same day.

Defence, joint debt and farmers: EU draws budget battle lines
Defence, joint debt and farmers: EU draws budget battle lines
by  AFP

When the European Union unveils its long-term spending proposals next week, it will kick off the bloc's biggest budget battle in recent history. Von der Leyen this week vowed to support Ukraine "until 2028 and beyond, when the new European budget kicks in".