Economic Policy - Page 29

February 16, 2024

UAW threatening strike at country's largest Ford factory

The United Auto Workers union is threatening to go on strike next week at Ford Motor Co.'s Louisville plant, its largest and most profitable factory.

February 5, 2024

Japan and Italy to increase cooperation, economic ties as Rome looks for a stronger Indo-Pacific presence

Japanese and Italian leaders discussed a push in cooperation for security and defense as Rome looks to increase its Indo-Pacific presence throughout the region.

January 31, 2024

Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its central bank to address deficits. Experts call that risky

Critics allege that Saied has sought to undermine Tunisia's institutions since assuming power, and argue that the move could hasten inflation.

January 26, 2024

Protesting farmers heap pressure on new French prime minister ahead of hotly anticipated measures

Angry farmers shut down key stretches of French highways, as they demand that the government take measures to protect their industry, and boost their earnings.

January 24, 2024

Argentina's president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda

Public sector unions, social groups, and political actors affiliated with the Peronist party joined forces in Argentina to take to the streets in protest of President Javier Milei's reforms.

January 9, 2024

Israel, Ukraine, and AI are among expected discussion topics at the upcoming World Economic Forum

Figures such as Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, new Argentina President Javier Milei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and many more will attend the WEF.

January 5, 2024

PepsiCo products are being pulled from some Carrefour grocery stores in Europe over price hikes

Carrefour, a global supermarket company, announced it will discontinue sales of PepsiCo products at some stores in Europe, following what they allege are unreasonable price hikes.

January 3, 2024

Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan

A three-judge panel has ruled that President Milei's labor reforms extended beyond his presidential authority and required Congressional oversight.

December 30, 2023

China, Russia suffer setback to global ambitions with major player refusing to join trading bloc

Argentinian President Javier Milei campaigned against close ties to communist-led countries and insisted that his country would align with the "free nations of the West."

December 27, 2023

Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity

Austerity measures, deregulation, and job cuts are key components of newly-elected President Javier Milei's reform package, as he seeks to right Argentina's troubled economy.