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Last year’s recommendations by the commission were “put on a shelf” by the government, members of the expert group added. In notes attached to its fourth quarter earnings, the bank said that slowing emissions in its supply chain is proving more difficult than anticipated.“Progress in reducing emissions in the scope 3 supply chain component is proving slower than we anticipated.”08.28 - Hungary warns OECD tax deal could cause US firms to flee Hungary is calling for a review of the global multinational tax deal in the wake of the US decision to pull out of it, saying it could lead to American firms fleeing the bloc.
Ireland and the rest of the EU have pledged to stick to the deal, which sets a minimum corporation tax rate of 15 per cent for large multinationals based on their global income.08.12 - Irish tourism heavily reliant on American tourists European tourists have cut back on visits to Ireland, leaving the country heavily reliant on North American visitors, figures from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation have shown.
Trump has previously announced 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium that are set to take effect in March.
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