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We’ll respond firmly if targeted – EU slams Trump tariffs

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The European Union, EU, on Sunday lambasted the sweeping tariffs of U.S. President, Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico and China, saying it would hit back firmly if targeted.

Brussels had before now indicated that it hoped to avoid a trade conflict with Trump through negotiation.

However, on Friday the US leader doubled down by saying he absolutely planned to target the EU in future, as he slapped levies on his north American neighbours and China.

“The European Union regrets the US decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

“Tariffs create unnecessary economic disruption and drive inflation. They are hurtful to all sides,” an European Commission spokesman said.

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According to the spokesman, the EU would respond firmly to any trading partner that unfairly or arbitrarily imposes tariffs on EU goods.

“At this time, we are not aware of any additional tariffs being imposed on EU products,” he added.

He expressed the commitment of the 27-nation bloc to low tariffs as a way to drive growth and economic stability within a strong, rules-based trading system.

The spokesman also reiterated the EU’s commitment to its trade and investment relationship with the United States, the biggest in the world.

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Electricity, telecom tariffs increase unconscionable, should be stopped – Shehu Sani

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Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the planned increase in electricity and telecom tariffs as unconscionable.

The statement comes after the telecoms regulator last week approved the increase in mobile tariffs.

The federal government also recently said that plans were ongoing to increase electricity tariffs “over the next few months.”

However, Sani, who said the government’s plan is unreasonable, insisted that it should be halted.

The ex-lawmaker also expressed his support for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the scheduled protest against the government’s proposal, calling it a welcome development.

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“The planned increase in electricity tariffs in the midst of poor power supply and the proposal to increase telecom tariffs is unconscionable and should be halted. The scheduled labour union protest is a welcome development,” he posted on X.

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Trump to cut off funding to South Africa, gives reason

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The United States President, Donald Trump, has revealed his decision to cut off all future funding to South Africa, citing poor treatment of “certain classes of people.”

Trump made this known on Sunday in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform.

According to Trump, South Africa was seizing land and mistreating some citizens without concern for the violations of their rights.

“South Africa is confiscating land and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY.

“I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed!” Trump wrote.

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Reports suggest that the American leader may be defending White South Africans, some of whom have alleged that the South African policy is unfair to them.

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Telecoms tariff hike: Nigerian govt in last-minute move to avert NLC shutdown

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There are indications that the federal government will on Monday meet with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to stop the planned Tuesday nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications tariff hike.

A reliable source familiar with the matter, who preferred anonymity, disclosed this on Monday morning, noting that the meeting between the NLC leadership and the federal government is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday.

The source said the meeting was a “dialogue on matters of national interest as it affects Nigerian workers.”

According to the source, it will be an inter-ministerial meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), purposely to resolve issues raised by the NLC concerning the federal government’s approved upward adjustment to telecommunications tariffs, which the NLC, its allies, and others are vehemently opposing.

This comes as the NLC is already mobilizing workers for a mass protest tomorrow (February 4) against the 50 percent tariff hike approval.

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On Thursday last week, in a letter to affiliate unions and state councils, NLC General Secretary Emma Ugboaja urged them to mobilize other Nigerians to send a serious message to the government.

The planned protest follows the 50 percent telecom tariff approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on January 20, 2025.

The approval had sparked widespread rejection among telecom subscribers.

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