EU Proposes 50% Steel Tariffs, a Move to Counter Chinese Imports

European officials want to sharply lower the bloc’s quota on tariff-free steel imports, while doubling levies to 50 percent, as President Trump’s tariffs create domino effects.

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U.N. Health Goals Weakened by Industry Pressure, Experts Say

Public health advocates complained that the final recommendations on combating chronic illness removed calls for taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sweetened drinks.

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What to Know About VAT, the Tax System Used in Europe That Trump Despises

The president says the VAT system used across Europe gives other countries unfair trade advantages. Here’s how the system started.

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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.

States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.

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New York Taxpayers Could Get Refunds of Up to $500 Under Hochul Plan

The proposal, which Gov. Kathy Hochul intends to include in next year’s state budget, would send $3 billion in refunds to roughly 8.6 million New Yorkers.

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