Japan raises EU industrial bill concerns with France
Japan’s prime minister said she raised strong concerns over the EU Industrial Accelerator bill during a 5 November call with President Macron.
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Trade, sanctions and export controls
Japan raised the EU industrial bill at leaders’ level. Higher fuel import bills also constrain purchasing capacity for other goods.
Fuel costs squeeze households and import budgets
UNCTAD figures presented on 4 November show diesel rising about 83% in Nigeria versus 9% in Ireland from late February to late August. Taxes, subsidies and exchange rates shape the difference.
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