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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Emergency Tariffs; Companies Sue for Refunds as Trump Plans New Duties
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In a landmark 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court declared unlawful the special tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on dozens of trading partners under a 1977 emergency law, ruling that it does not authorize the president to bypass Congress. The decision, published earlier this year, has collected about $130 billion but left refunds unclear, prompting lawsuits from importers like FedEx. Trump responded by announcing a new general 10% tariff on all goods.
Israel has secretly approved 34 new settlements on the occupied West Bank in early April, according to Israeli media and the organization Peace Now. Ten of them are existing outposts now being legalized. Sweden and other EU countries condemn the move as a violation of international law.
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The EU has delayed its proposal for a complete ban on oil imports from Russia. The move comes amid a sudden loss of political support due to the Iran war, even though the draft is already prepared. The regulation was set to apply to all member states, including Hungary and Slovakia.
An anti-abortion banner has been hung in Strasbourg, prompting strong reactions from MP Annika Strandhäll (S). She views it as an attack on women's rights and links it to the Sweden Democrats' policies in Europe. The party denies any involvement in the initiative.
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Ukraine plans to use EU support to purchase the Swedish Gripen fighter jet. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated this after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Mykhailo Fedorov at the EU defense ministers' meeting.
European Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V) is closing his X account with over 135,600 followers as a protest against owner Elon Musk. He believes the platform has become increasingly right-wing extreme and permits harmful content. Sjöstedt calls on the EU to investigate X and Meta for their role in polarization.
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Amazon representatives have returned to the EU Parliament for the first hearing since the escalated dispute. The session highlights the ongoing incompatibilities between the company, unions, and politics. Parliamentarians express doubts about the corporation's statements on working conditions.
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