insert_link Business / EconomicsAmerica’s Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs Bottles of French wine are displayed for sale in a liquor store. (Photo by: Mario Tama/Getty Images) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a U.S.-backed initiative described by Trump as a Gaza “Board of Peace.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Paris, linking trade pressure […] today20 January, 2026
Business / Economics28 February 2025, Morning Biz News: Businesses Face Blacklisting, SA Inflation Rises, MTN Gains in Nigeria, UK Business Confidence Rebounds Local Businesses Face Blacklisting Over Non-Compliance The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has issued a stark warning to registered entities in Namibia, cautioning that a majority risk blacklisting for failing to comply with the country's beneficial ownership law. According to The Brief, only 84,000 out of 229,000 registered businesses have submitted the required information, leaving 145,000 entities vulnerable to severe penalties. This crackdown aims to enhance financial transparency and […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsTrump to add lumber to tariffs list US President Donald Trump says he'll add lumber to the list of goods facing new tariffs. The move is expected to hurt neighbors Canada and Mexico particularly hard. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today21 February, 2025
