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President Donald Trump announced a new wave of tariffs targeting drugs, trucks, and kitchen cabinets, citing the need to protect US manufacturers from what he termed foreign "FLOODING" of these products. In a related development, Bosch announced it will cut 13,000 jobs as part of a strategy to save €2.5 billion, citing higher operational costs attributed to former US president Donald Trump's tariffs. Meanwhile, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is urging the United States to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for 16 years. KEPSA warns that a failure to renew the act could jeopardize jobs and investment. The alliance has proposed a two-year transition period for Kenya to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement if the renewal is not secured.
President Donald Trump announced a new wave of tariffs targeting drugs, trucks, and kitchen cabinets, citing the need to protect US manufacturers from foreign "FLOODING" of these products.
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The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is urging the United States to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for 16 years, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize jobs and investment in both nations. If renewal is not secured, KEPSA proposes a two-year transition period for Kenya to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement.
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Bosch announced it will cut 13,000 jobs, primarily within its mobility division in Germany, as part of a strategy to save €2.5 billion (£2.06 billion). This decision stems from a stagnant market, increased competition from companies like Tesla and BYD, and higher operational costs, including those attributed to former US president Donald Trump's tariffs.
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