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Cheap Chinese steel threatens jobs in Latin America
Cheap Chinese steel threatens jobs in Latin America
Economy
by  AFP

Latin American metal workers are clamoring for higher import tariffs as cheap Chinese steel floods the region, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs linked to the industry. As the pressure increases, steel plant bosses and workers in countries like Chile and Brazil -- the top producer in the region and number nine in the world -- are pressing governments for higher import tariffs.

Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
Economy
by  AFP

The number of ships allowed through the drought-hit Panama Canal each day will be increased thanks to signs of an improvement in water levels, authorities said Monday. The Panama Canal Authority said Monday that it had informed clients it would gradually allow up to 32 ships through per day, compared with a limit of 27 announced a month ago.

Pro-Palestinian protest blocks San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge
Pro-Palestinian protest blocks San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge
Economy
by  AFP

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, completely halting traffic for hours as part of what appeared to be a coordinated day of action against Israel's war in Gaza. Demonstrators who were blocking traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge held a banner reading "Stop the world for Gaza."

Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker
Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker
Technology
by  AFP

Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday. "While Apple managed to capture the top spot at the end of 2023, Samsung successfully reasserted itself as the leading smartphone provider in the first quarter," Reith said.