Category: European Union
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New US tariffs
Bernd Lange, head of the EU parliament’s foreign trade commission, anticipates increased US action following Google’s fine. He warns that the US-EU trade deal may be jeopardized if the US raises tariffs. Tensions heightened after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized the fine as “unreasonable,” affecting trade stability.
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Light Commercial vehicles between 2,5 and 3,5 tonnes need smart tachographs inside EU
New EU rules effective July 1 require light commercial vehicles and vans between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes involved in international transport to have second-generation smart tachographs. These devices track border crossings and driving activities like speeding.