US to consider EU tariffs after China; Venezuela reopens border with Brazil
(Baonghean.vn) - After China, the EU will be the next target of US tariffs; Venezuela reopens border gates with Brazil and Aruba; the French National Assembly passes a bill to restore Notre Dame Cathedral... are the world's top news in the past 24 hours.
Venezuela reopens border crossings with Brazil and Aruba
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| Venezuela and Brazil border. Photo: wikipedia.org |
The Venezuelan government has officially announced the reopening of land border crossings with Brazil, as well as sea and air crossings with the island of Aruba after more than two months of closure.
Venezuela's Vice President for Economic Affairs Tareck El Aissami said that after tensions that occurred at the end of February, the Venezuelan government received a commitment of respect, friendship and cooperation in resolving the problems from the Aruba government. Therefore, Caracas decided to reopen flights and cruises to the Caribbean island.
Mr. El Aissami also affirmed that trade relations with Brazil, especially the exchange of goods and services with the state of Roraima, which is close to the border between the two countries, have been restored.
After China, the EU will be the next target of US tax review.
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| Mercedes Benz cars at a container port in Bremerhaven, northern Germany. Photo: AFP/TTXVN |
After raising tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, US President Donald Trump may next target the European Union (EU), as he is expected to make a decision on the bloc's auto sector next week.
In February, President Trump received an investigation report that said imported cars and auto parts pose a threat to national security. President Donald Trump’s 90-day review period ends on May 18.
French National Assembly passes bill on restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral
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| Notre Dame Cathedral was partially destroyed after a fire on April 16, 2019. Photo: THX/TTXVN |
After 13 hours of intense discussion, with 32 votes in favor, 5 votes against and 10 abstentions, the French National Assembly passed a controversial bill on restoring Notre-Dame Cathedral within 5 years, after the famous world heritage located in the heart of Paris was destroyed in a major fire last month.
The bill on the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral will be submitted to the French Senate for consideration on May 27.
Pentagon allocates another $1.5 billion for Trump's border wall project
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A section of fence on the US-Mexico border in March. Photo:Reuters |
The Pentagon announced an additional $1.5 billion for a plan to replace 125 kilometers of fence on the US-Mexico border to prevent illegal immigration, after proving that the money was not taken from the budget for combat missions and other important work.
US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in mid-February to use about $8 billion in funding from various departments, including military construction funds, for the project to build a wall on the border with Mexico without congressional approval.
