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Kraken Seeks $500 Million Funding at $15 Billion Valuation, The Information Reports
GLOBAL, JUL 30 – The Astra CEO challenges industry norms by pushing for fairer global drug pricing to improve market access and affordability, emphasizing alignment over regional price disparities.
- In Stockholm, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Chinese officials that legislation could trigger 500% tariffs on sanctioned Russian oil purchases during two days of talks.
- Backed by a May deal, U.S. and China reduced tariffs, with the U.S. cutting from 145% to 30% and China lowering from 125% to 10%.
- Data show a $295.4 billion deficit in 2024, with U.S. goods trade reaching $582.4 billion and imports from China totaling $438.9 billion.
- Greer told reporters that President Trump will decide whether to extend the tariff pause, warning of a 34% increase if no deal is reached by August 12, 2025.
- In recent weeks, officials warned that failed talks could lead to higher tariffs, supporting President Trump’s goal to restore manufacturing jobs and reduce debt.
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(Bloomberg) — The Trump administration is considering halting all wind development on federal lands and in federal waters as the president expands his campaign against the renewable energy source he’s long criticized.
Kraken seeks $500 million funding at $15 billion valuation, The Information reports
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is set to raise $500 million in funding at a $15 billion valuation, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.A spokesperson for Kraken declined to comment on the report.Cryptocurrency-focused companies have been attracting increased inv
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Guatemala | Science-Environment
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Guatemala A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Guatemala on Tuesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake's epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles).This seismic activity has raised alarms among local communities and officials, prompting immediate evaluations on the potential impacts, including structural damage and safety risks.Guatemala, situated along a seismically active regi…
Astra CEO Breaks With Peers on Aligning Drug Prices Globally
AstraZeneca Plc’s chief executive officer broke ranks with his pharmaceutical industry peers Tuesday, saying he was open to making sure Americans pay similar prices for newly developed drugs as people in other wealthy countries.
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