Tag: government policy
Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in effort to reignite its nightlife industry
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut to liquor tax Wednesday as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation...
South Korea's central bank raises rates in a bid to boost the economy
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s central bank on Friday cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years...
Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost
Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he's elected to the White...
Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
WASHINGTON -- As the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing the presidential election. But her ideas about fair...
EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an 'economic cold war,' Hungary's Orbán says
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- The European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with China, Hungary's prime minister said on Friday, pledging to vote...
Speaker Johnson lays out agenda for Republicans as they fight to hold House majority
WASHINGTON -- Speaker Mike Johnson laid out on Tuesday a policy agenda should Republicans take the majority next year that extends the tax...