U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed President Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on European alcohol, stating that it should not have a significant impact on the stock market. Trump had warned the European Union of 200% tariffs on alcohol exports unless they dropped proposed duties on American whiskeys, calling the EU a hostile and abusive taxing authority. Bessent expressed minimal concern over the potential impact of this trade dispute on the markets, emphasizing that it involved only a few items with one trading bloc.
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New Zealand dominate Zimbabwe in second Test
New Zealand dominated the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, dismissing the hosts for 125 and reaching 1-174 in response, led by Devon Conway's unbeaten 79. Matt Henry took 5-40, while Brendan Taylor, returning after a ban, top-scored for Zimbabwe with 44, highlighting his personal struggles in an emotional pre-match interview. Want More Context? 🔎
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