President Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from Europe in response to the EU reinstating import taxes on American whiskey. This move could severely impact European drinks makers, potentially wiping out global profits for some. Stocks of French spirits makers like Rémy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard fell following Trump’s comments, with market analysts warning of significant financial consequences if the proposed tax is implemented.
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Fewer disputes between homeowners and builders due to quality assessment scheme, says industry group
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Legal disputes between homeowners and landed property builders have fallen by around 10 per cent since BuildTrust, a government-backed quality assessment scheme, was launched in April last year, according to the Micro Builders Association Singapore (MBAS).The scheme sets construction standards for areas including floors,...
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