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Tariffs: China rejects responsibility for fentanyl problem in the US

Washington sees Beijing as one of the main culprits for the USA's fentanyl problem. As a result, an additional ten percent import duty will apply to all Chinese exports to the country from Tuesday. China reacts with pique and recommends that the USA look for other solutions.

By Marcel Grzanna

Coalition government in Norway collapses

The dispute over an EU energy market package is breaking up the Norwegian government coalition. As a member of the European Economic Area, gas exporter Norway must take over European energy regulation.

By Redaktion Table

De-risking: Merz favors America over China

Conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz sees the American market as more of a "secure base" for German companies than China. Once again, the CDU/CSU candidate warns of major entrepreneurial risks and a lack of rule of law.

By Leonardo Pape