South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry
South Korea has announced emergency measures to support its auto industry in response to a 25% U.S. tariff on imported vehicles and parts, effective Thursday. The new tariff affects over $460 billion in annual trade and poses significant risks to Korean automakers, which export nearly half their vehicles to the U.S. Key measures include: Increased […]
Bans on outdoor junk food ads derailed by industry lobbying, say researchers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Plans to ban junk food ads from bus stops and billboards to protect public health are being stymied by advertising industry lobbying, reveals an investigation published by The BMJ. The BMJ sent Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to 52 of the 317 councils in England to uncover how advertising firms and […]
