Dy.CM DK Shivakumar commits full support to address drought-related issues in North Karnataka
Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed the government's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by drought in North Karnataka during a press interaction at Sambra Airport on Monday.
In response to reporters' queries, he affirmed that the government is prepared to offer full support for discussions on the issues faced by North Karnataka, whether raised by opposition or ruling party MLAs.
Highlighting the inclusive approach, Shivakumar emphasized that the entirety of Karnataka, including North Karnataka, Central Karnataka, Kittur Karnataka, and Old Mysore Karnataka, constitutes the government's priority.
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He conveyed the government's readiness to actively participate in discussions in the assembly to find comprehensive solutions to the problems faced by different regions.
Addressing the recent clamor for the division of Belgaum district, Shivakumar acknowledged the ongoing concerns and stated that the government will seriously consider the matter when a formal proposal is presented in the legislative assembly.
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Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year's trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
Washington (AP): President Donald Trump has said in a social media post that goods from the European Union would face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year's trade framework by July 4.
The announcement on Thursday appeared to be a deadline extension after the president said last Friday that EU autos would face a higher 25 per cent tariff starting this week. Trump made the updated announcement after what he described as a "great call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Still, the US president was displeased that the European Parliament had yet to finalize the trade arrangement reached last year, which was further complicated in February by the US Supreme Court ruling that Trump lacked the legal authority to declare an economic emergency to impose the initial tariffs used to pressure the EU into talks.
"A promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the Deal and, as per Agreement, cut their Tariffs to ZERO!" Trump posted. "I agreed to give her until our Country's 250th Birthday or, unfortunately, their Tariffs would immediately jump to much higher levels."
It was unclear from the post whether Trump was implying that the tariff rates would jump on all EU goods or the increase would only apply to autos.
His latest statement indicates he might be backing away from his earlier threat on EU autos by giving the European Parliament several more weeks to approve the agreement.
Under the original terms of the framework, the US would charge a 15 per cent tax on most goods imported from the EU.
But since the Supreme Court ruling, the administration has levied a 10 per cent tariff while investigating trade imbalances and national security issues, aiming to put in new tariffs to make up for lost revenues.
