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3 April 2025 Statement from Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, issued the following statement today: “The WTO Secretariat is closely monitoring and analysing the measures announced by the United States on April 2, 2025. Many members have reached out to us and we are actively engaging with them in response to their questions about the potential impact on their economies and the global trading system. The recent announcements will have substantial implications for global trade and economic growth prospects. While the situation is rapidly evolving, our initial estimates suggest that these measures, coupled with those introduced since the

NATO news

Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers: Final press conference by NATO Secretary General NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs met in Brussels on 3 and 4 April to continue planning for the forthcoming Summit in The Hague and discuss urgent security issues. Click here to download the final press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. All the videos of the meeting will be available from this link. The programme, including transcripts, audios and photos, is available on the NATO website.

Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General

Prime Minister, Mark Carney,..

 

Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America

April 3, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Yesterday, the United States administration announced a series of unwarranted and unjustified tariffs that will fundamentally change the international trading system. While some important elements of the Canada U.S. trade relationship have been preserved, new tariffs on automobiles have now entered into force. These are on top of the previously announced tariffs, including those on steel and aluminum, which remain in place.

The U.S. tariffs will do harm to American workers and businesses, but Canada will also be impacted, with every Canadian feeling the effects. The Government of Canada’s position has always been clear: we will fight these tariffs, protect our workers, and build the strongest economy in the G7.

The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, today announced new countermeasures to protect Canadian workers and businesses and defend Canada’s economy. These countermeasures include:

• Twenty-five per cent tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States.
• Twenty-five per cent tariffs on non-Canadian and non-Mexican content of CUSMA compliant fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States.
• Canada’s intention to develop a framework for auto producers that incentivizes production and investment in Canada.

Most importantly, every single dollar raised from these tariffs will go directly to support our auto workers.

These measures build on the Government of Canada’s previously announced supports to Canadian workers and business, including:

• Temporarily waiving the one-week employment insurance (EI) waiting period.
• Suspending rules around separation for a six-month period, so workers don’t have to exhaust severance pay before collecting EI.
• Making it easier to access EI by increasing regional unemployment rate percentages.
• Deferring corporate income tax payments and GST/HST remittances from April 2 to June 30, 2025, providing up to $40 billion in liquidity to businesses.
• Deploying a new financing facility for businesses.
• Providing more funding to Canada’s regional development agencies, so they can better support businesses.

In a crisis like this, it’s important to come together and act with strength, purpose, and force – and that's exactly what we’re doing.

Quote

“The global economy is fundamentally different today than yesterday. We must respond with purpose and force and take every step to protect Canadian workers and businesses against the unjust tariffs imposed by the United States, including on automobiles. We will never cease to defend the interests of Canadians, safeguard our workers and businesses, and continue our pursuit to build the strongest economy in the G7.”

— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

• Canada and the United States have the world's most comprehensive and dynamic trading relationship, which supports millions of jobs in both countries. US$2.5 billion worth of goods and services cross the border every day.
• On March 4, 2025, U.S. tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian goods and 10 per cent on energy and potash exports from Canada to the U.S. came into effect. On March 12, 2025, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian steel and aluminum products.
• On April 3, U.S. tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian automobiles came into effect, targeting the auto industry and the more than 500,000 Canadians this industry supports across the country.
  • The U.S. also intends to apply 25 per cent tariffs on certain automobile parts before May 3. Under the U.S. tariffs certain exclusions linked to U.S. content may be available, specifically, the application of the 25 per cent tariff only to the value of the non-U.S. content in automobiles and auto parts that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under CUSMA.
• Canada has responded to the U.S. imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by introducing a suite of countermeasures designed to compel the U.S. to remove the tariffs as soon as possible. These countermeasures include:
  • Imposing tariffs of 25 per cent on a valued $30 billion in goods imported from the U.S., effective March 4, 2025.
  • Launching a public comment period on potential counter tariffs on additional imports from the U.S.
  • Imposing, as of March 13, 2025, 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on a list of steel products worth $12.6 billion and aluminum products worth $3 billion, as well as additional imported U.S. goods worth $14.2 billion, for a total of $29.8 billion to match U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum dollar-for-dollar.

Associated Links

• Canada-United States relations
• Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
• The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
• Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to discuss Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the United States Donald J. Trump

Prime Minister Carney speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz

April 3, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.

Prime Minister Carney and Chancellor Scholz highlighted the successes of Hannover Messe, the world’s leading trade show for industrial technology, for which Canada is the Partner Country for 2025.

The two leaders discussed the importance of reliable partners working together to protect transatlantic security and deepen economic ties, particularly in the current global trade context. The Prime Minister shared his plan to fight the United States’ unjustified trade actions against Canada, protect Canadian workers and businesses, and build Canada’s economy.

Prime Minister Carney and Chancellor Scholz underscored the close bilateral relationship between Canada and Germany, and they agreed to remain in close contact.

Associated Links

• Canada-Germany relations
• Canada at Hannover Messe
• Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to discuss next steps in Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs

April 3, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s co-ordinated response to the United States’ auto and reciprocal tariffs. The Prime Minister was joined by the Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King’s Privy Council, Dominic LeBlanc.

Canada’s First Ministers condemned the ongoing imposition of tariffs, which put thousands of good-paying jobs in both Canada and the U.S. at risk. While some important elements of the Canada-U.S. relationship have been preserved, Prime Minister Carney noted that the U.S. trade action will cause profound economic damage.

First Ministers discussed how Canada is responding to the latest U.S. tariffs and defending the Canadian economy. Prime Minister Carney consulted with premiers on a response that maximizes impacts in the U.S., minimizes impacts on Canadians, and avoids escalating a trade crisis that Canada has worked hard to prevent. Canada will ensure that the proceeds of retaliatory tariffs will support workers and businesses affected by the U.S. tariffs. The Prime Minister noted the importance of maintaining resolve and unity as we confront this challenge.

Prime Minister Carney shared updates with premiers on his recent conversations with U.S. and other international partners, including the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Prime Minister Carney committed to continuing to meet with the premiers in the weeks ahead.

Associated Links

• Canada-United States relations
• Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the United States Donald J. Trump
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum
• Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to discuss Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs

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ΔΕΝ ΠΤΟΟΥΜΕΘΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΙΣ ΕΠΙΘΕΣΕΙΣ – ΣΥΝΕΧΙΖΟΥΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΑΓΩΝΑ ΜΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΑΠΟΝΟΜΗ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗΣ, ΤΗΝ ΥΠΕΡΑΣΠΙΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΑ ΔΙΚΑΙΑ ΑΙΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΤΟΥ ΚΛΑΔΟΥ

To Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του Δικηγορικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, με αφορμή τα δημοσιεύματα που είδαν το φως της δημοσιότητας σε σχέση με τη στάση του Προέδρου του Δικηγορικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών για την υπόθεση των Τεμπών, εξέδωσε την ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση:

Είναι προφανές ότι η στοχευμένη επίθεση κατά του Δικηγορικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και του Προέδρου αυτού οφείλεται στις συνεχείς δράσεις και παρεμβάσεις μας για την

WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION update

 

04 Apr 2025 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.

NEWS ITEM DDG Ellard calls for further acceptances of Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Speaking at a virtual debate on reducing harmful fisheries subsidies on 2 April, WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard underlined the urgent need for the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to enter into force ahead of the UN Ocean Conference in June. The debate was organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the WTO and the UN Ocean Conference. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM On 30th anniversary, officials highlight importance of WTO work on rules of origin WTO members, observer organizations and the WTO Secretariat marked the 30th anniversary of the Agreement on Rules of Origin on 4 April by highlighting the importance of the Committee in ensuring transparency and certainty in global trade. Growing challenges such as the complexity and diversity in rules of origin, digital trade and artificial intelligence, as well as continued work on preferential rules of origin for least developed countries (LDCs), make the work of the WTO’s Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) more relevant than ever, they said. News item   ⟶

Ομάδα Κοινωνικής Εγρήγορσης δελτίο τύπου

Ομάδα Κοινωνικής Εγρήγορσης

Αθήνα 4-4-2025

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ

Για το έγκλημα των Τεμπών, για τις διαδικασίες συγκάλυψης και για τα Ελληνοτουρκικά μίλησε ο Πρόεδρος της Ομάδας Κοινωνικής Εγρήγορσης (ΟΚΕ) Βασίλης Αναστασόπουλος, στο Ρ/Σ Ενημέρωση της Κατερίνης 92,2fm και στους δημοσιογράφους Ηλία Χρυσικό και Γιώργο Φουστάνη.

Απαντώντας σε ερώτηση για την πολύ μεγάλη συγκέντρωση η οποία έγινε στην πρωτεύουσα της Πιερίας, για τα Τέμπη, με πρωτοβουλία των συγγενών των θυμάτων ο κ. Αναστασόπουλος τόνισε ότι: "Τα πράγματα είναι δύσκολα, διότι φαίνεται ότι υπάρχει επιχείρηση συγκάλυψης, από την Κυβέρνηση, η οποία προκαλεί αντιδράσεις στους πολίτες. Ναι μεν είχαμε ένα ατύχημα, για το οποίο, προφανώς, υπήρξαν φοβερές ευθύνες, δεν το συζητάμε αυτό, όμως καπάκι, όπως τουλάχιστον υποστηρίζουν οι γονείς, επιχειρήθηκε κουκούλωμα του τραγικού συμβάντος, καθώς η άλλη αμαξοστοιχία μετέφερε εύφλεκτο υλικό. Γιατί, τι δουλειά είχαν οι μπουλντόζες να μπούνε και να μπαζώσουν τον χώρο; Τι κάνει "νιάου νιάου στα κεραμίδια;"

EUROPEAN YOUTH PRESS NEWSLETTER

 

Newsletter April 2025

Dear young media makers, As we welcomed April, let’s take a look at what’s ahead!  Welcome to the New Advisory Board & Treasurer We’re excited to introduce our newly elected Advisory Board members and Treasurer—ready to strengthen EYP’s mission in 2025!  Welcome our New Financial Officer Julia Fedlmeier, its our new Financial Officer at European Youth Press!  We’re thrilled to have her on board as we continue empowering young media makers across Europe in 2025 and beyond!  Upcoming Events  WEXFO More Young Voices – A fully funded Erasmus+ exchange in Norway, exploring freedom of expression.  FOMO - Forum of Member Organisations – A four-day event in Berlin for the MO's to connect with each other. Let’s make this month one of collaboration, learning, and growth. Stay connected and be part of the journey! EYP Executive Board.