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Amazon hits back: responds to US tariff hike by canceling Chinese orders
A new chapter in the trade war in e-commerce – Amazon’s suppliers and sellers are also feeling the shift. Amazon has canceled several orders from China and other Asian countries...
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(HU) Dr. Matura Tamás: Előfordulhat, hogy az USA ledolgozza magát Kína szintjére
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Egg tax in America: another wave of price increases may come to the food market
Donald Trump’s new tariff measures could also hit one of the most sensitive areas of the US agricultural sector: egg imports. The move comes at a particularly sensitive time, as...
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Trump’s tariffs could have serious consequences
Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike plans could have even more serious economic consequences for China than the trade war that erupted during his previous term. According to a Citigroup analysis,...
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US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine director resigns
The director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Biological Evaluation and Research, responsible for vaccines, is resigning, citing the inability to work with the new health...
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Egg crisis in the USA: not only the bunny is looking for eggs before Easter, but also the government
In the United States, egg prices have skyrocketed in recent months, thanks to the bird flu epidemic and the resulting supply shock. Wholesale prices have sometimes reached $8 (about 3,000...
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How will the world economy develop in 2025?
The global economy will continue to face major challenges in 2025, with Donald Trump’s protectionist policies, trade tensions between China and the US, and the slow growth of the euro...
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The impact of bird flu is also being felt in trade
The United States is facing a growing egg shortage as bird flu has decimated the egg population in recent years. More than 100 million laying hens have died since 2022,...
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Starbucks: expansion in the Middle East and China, layoffs in America
Starbucks has announced ambitious plans for the coming years: it will open an average of 100 new stores a year in the Middle East and plans a major expansion in...
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Whiskey: Boycott could replace tariffs
American whiskey producers are once again at the center of international trade conflicts. While the suspension of Donald Trump’s latest tariff measures may bring temporary relief, the reaction of Canadian...
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EU-US tariff war: tariffs are bad for companies, even worse for consumers
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed regret over new US tariffs that are putting a significant burden on European steel and aluminium exports. In a statement on...
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Egg shortage in the United States: Major retail chains have introduced restrictions
The bird flu outbreak in the United States is becoming a growing problem, causing egg supplies to dwindle significantly and prices to skyrocket. In response, two major retail chains, Costco...
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The division of the world economy into Western and Eastern blocs poses many dangers
The global economic split into Western and Eastern blocs could cause damage on a scale that would exceed the economic impact of the 2008 global financial crisis and the pandemic....
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Bird flu threatens egg shortage
The United States has been hit hard by the highly contagious bird flu, which has wreaked havoc on the laying hen population. According to the United States Department of Agriculture...
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Proposed new US dietary guidelines may prioritise plant proteins
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are considering new dietary guidelines that would shift emphasis towards plant proteins for the first time. A preliminary...
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American retail sales expanded more significantly than expected in July
Retail sales in the United States expanded more significantly than analysts had expected in July on a monthly basis, but accelerated growth was also recorded in an annual comparison. Bureau...
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Inflation slowed in the United States in July
In July, inflation and core inflation in the United States slowed down as expected, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s statistical institute in Washington. Based on Wednesday’s report from...
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The core inflation rate calculated without food and energy prices did not change on a monthly basis in the USA
A várakozások alatt alakult júliusban a termelőiárak emelkedése mind havi, mind éves bázison a washingtoni munkaügyi minisztérium statisztikai intézete, az U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics kedden publikált jelentése alapján. Az...
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American growth in the second quarter turned out to be better than expected
In the second quarter, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States grew more than the first quarter and exceeded analysts’ expectations, according to the Thursday report of the...
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The performance of the American economy improved in July
The BMI performance indicator of the US economy improved to a more than two-year high in July, based on preliminary data from the S&P Global Market Intelligence survey. However, the...
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In the United States, producer prices rose more than expected in June
The US producer price index rose more than analysts had expected in June, both monthly and annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics According to data published by the Bureau...
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Americans almost only buy bargain foods
For American consumers, the economic situation is increasingly challenging, especially in the food market. Despite high inflation, which has decreased in recent months, the deterioration of purchasing power can still...
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In April, the personal consumption price index stagnated in the United States
In April, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy prices in the United States, the Fed’s preferred inflation indicator, stagnated at 2.8 percent for the third...
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This year’s Black Friday broke all records in America
According to a recent report by Adobe Analytics, Black Friday e-commerce spending in the United States showed a significant 7.5% year-over-year increase, reaching a record total of $9.8 billion, CNBC...
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The average producer price of raw milk fell by 20 percent in one year
In August 2023, the producer price of raw milk in national currency decreased by 17 percent in the European Union, by 18 percent in the USA, and by 27 percent...
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Energy drinks can also be regulated products, like cigarettes and alcohol
In the United States, parents and pediatricians are pushing for regulations on energy drinks similar to those on alcohol and cigarettes. The popularity of energy drinks is on the rise,...
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Consumer sentiment in the United States worsened in August
In August, after two consecutive monthly improvements, consumer confidence in the United States worsened due to the renewed intensification of inflation concerns, according to a survey published by the Conference...
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American economic activity grew at a decreasing rate in August
US economic activity grew at a decreasing rate in August based on the preliminary values of the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (BMI) published on Wednesday by the economic research institute...
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The quantity of pork sold on the international market decreased by 10 percent, while its value increased by 18 percent
According to an August analysis by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), US pork production may decrease by 1 percent in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the...
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Food price inflation slowed in the US in June
In June, inflation in the United States decreased more than expected, based on the Wednesday report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a statistical institute of the Department of Labor...
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