EU pushes forward with enforcing AI Act despite Trump warnings

Brussels set to issue guidance on banned uses of AI, even as US president threatens retaliation over treatment of Big Tech

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Anglo American chief warns Trump tariffs will push up cost of mining for years

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Trump warns the EU and UK are in line for tariffs — but a U.S. deal with Britain might be in the cards

U.S. President Donald Trump said trade tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and U.K., but he signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain.
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EU warns Trump it will 'respond firmly' to tariffs

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Blues Should Make Big Push For Bruins Forward

The Blues should consider making a push for this Bruins forward.
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LNG exporter Venture Global slashes IPO price range despite President Trump’s pro-energy push

Venture Global is now seeking a more reasonable valuation of about $65 billion, versus earlier plans for about $110 billion.
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FDA Moves Forward With Last-Minute Push to Cut Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes

In the final days of the Biden administration, the F.D.A. is moving ahead with a proposal to require companies to produce a less addictive product for traditional smokers.
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UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings

Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’
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EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders

Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats
Financial Times - Jan. 8
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria

Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in Damascus
Financial Times - Jan. 7

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