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Airbus regrets U.S. tariffs, hopes for change when WTO authorizes EU retaliation

Airbus regrets U.S. tariffs, hopes for change when WTO authorizes EU retaliation

European aerospace group Airbus said on Saturday it deeply regretted the U.S. decision to increase tariffs on aircraft imported from the European Union and said it would hurt U.S. airlines and their customers.



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Airbus defense division to start talks on job cuts

Airbus defense division to start talks on job cuts

The head of the defense business of Airbus said he would start talks with labor representatives next week on job cuts, as the German-based group retrenches following setbacks with its A400M military transporter.



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Vodafone assesses payment to India in dispute over dues

Vodafone assesses payment to India in dispute over dues

Vodafone Idea Ltd said on Saturday it was assessing how much it would pay the Indian government as part of dues owed and said it proposed making a payment in the next few days.



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This trendy tax play is making its way to financial advisors

This trendy tax play is making its way to financial advisors

Financial advisors shouldn't let the tax incentives of qualified opportunity funds distract them from the complexity and risk of these investments. Here's what you should know.

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Rebuffed by UK, U.S. pitches 'big tent' for Huawei rivals in Europe

Rebuffed by UK, U.S. pitches 'big tent' for Huawei rivals in Europe

The United States is seeking to rally European support for competitors to Huawei Technologies following disappointment in Washington over Britain's decision to use 5G equipment made by the Chinese company.



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How to leapfrog from gig worker to prosperous business owner

How to leapfrog from gig worker to prosperous business owner

More Americans are realizing gig jobs are a low-risk way to raise money and hone the business skills necessary to launch a successful business.

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Treat us like something between a telco and a newspaper, says Facebook's Zuckerberg

Treat us like something between a telco and a newspaper, says Facebook's Zuckerberg

Online content should be regulated with a system somewhere between the existing rules used for the telecoms and media industries, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told global leaders and security chiefs on Saturday.



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Toyota to resume China output at three plants next week

Toyota to resume China output at three plants next week

Toyota Motor Corp said on Saturday it plans to resume output at three of its four main auto plants in China next week.



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Factbox: Carmakers look to resume China output after virus forced closures

Factbox: Carmakers look to resume China output after virus forced closures

Automakers including Daimler, Ford and Tesla are looking to resume production in China after being forced to shut factories following the outbreak of a new coronavirus.



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U.S. weighs blocking GE engine sales for China's new airplane: sources

U.S. weighs blocking GE engine sales for China's new airplane: sources

The U.S. government is considering whether to stop General Electric Co from continuing to supply engines for a new Chinese passenger jet, according to people familiar with the matter, casting uncertainty over China's efforts to enter the civil aviation market.



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KLM apologizes after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea

KLM apologizes after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM , offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.



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Cathay Pacific turns to old playbook for virus crisis amid employee resistance

Cathay Pacific turns to old playbook for virus crisis amid employee resistance

Leaning on its SARS experience, Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd has slashed flights, asked staff to take unpaid leave and is re-assessing its fleet as it battles an epidemic and a crisis of morale after pro-democracy protests.



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Renault sets lower profit goal in crunch reboot year

Renault sets lower profit goal in crunch reboot year

French carmaker Renault on Friday posted its first loss in 10 years and set a lower operating margin goal for 2020, a crunch year for its planned reboot alongside partner Nissan after a scandal surrounding former boss Carlos Ghosn.



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Hedge funds test Swiss tolerance with franc gambit

Hedge funds test Swiss tolerance with franc gambit

Hedge funds betting that the Swiss franc will climb further against the euro will soon meet their match, according to investors who are taking the other side of the trade.



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Portuguese communities lock horns with lithium miners to save their land

Portuguese communities lock horns with lithium miners to save their land

The lush, green hills where Paulo Pires has for years brought sheep to graze above his picturesque Portuguese village may soon be transformed by the race to power electric vehicles.



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