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Business & Economy · European UnionEast German espionage boosted economy by 7.4%, study finds
A study by the Rockwool Foundation Berlin found that East German economic espionage in the West significantly increased the country's economic output. The research, which used previously inaccessible archives, calculated that industry value creation was 22.3 percent higher due to espionage in 1988.
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Business & EconomyMichael Kremer named World Bank Chief Economist
Michael Kremer, a 2019 Nobel laureate in Economics, has been appointed the World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. He is scheduled to take up the position on 1 October 2026, replacing Indermit Gill.
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Business & Economy · United StatesIMF drops Ricardo Reis for chief economist role after Trump criticism
Ricardo Reis, a professor at the London School of Economics, was a leading candidate for the IMF's chief economist position. He was withdrawn from consideration after making critical remarks about Donald Trump's tariff policies. Silvana Tenreyro was appointed to the role in July.
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Politics · United StatesCanadian leaders urge caution in US trade talks
Union and industry leaders are advising the Canadian government not to hasten trade discussions with the U.S. They argue that Canada should leverage its position in negotiations, warning that a rushed deal could lead to further economic costs and disinvestment.
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Business & EconomyDonald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, experts warn of provincial split
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a threat of 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian products effective 19 August. Experts say the measures would disproportionately affect British Columbia’s exports and could be used to exploit provincial grievances, deepening divisions within Canada.
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