#Stavins
Take two minutes to listen to Rob #Stavins’ presentation at #GGGI. He outlines the concept of equity-weighted carbon taxation at the border, a philosophically intriguing proposal for further developing the #CBAM. ["Reinventing Global Cooperation in a Fragmented World; minutes 58:30-60:00].
November 2, 2026 at 10:06 PM
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS (BOOK REVIEW): Tom Bruce-Gardyne “The Story of Scotch Whisky—A Journey of Discovery into the World’s Noblest Spirit.” Reviewed by Robert Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social.
Open access: www.cambridge.org/core/service...
October 30, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Trump doubts midterm election integrity

Trump said he would accept U.S. midterm results only if he deemed the vote “honest,” while casting doubt on election integrity as early voting began.

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October 28, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Drivers face rising fuel costs

Fuel costs mounted for drivers in Britain, Australia and Sweden, with Australian petrol topping A$2.40 a litre and British van owners facing higher diesel bills.

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October 18, 2026 at 1:37 AM
TotalEnergies vows cheaper French diesel

British van owners and Australian drivers faced sharply higher fuel costs, while TotalEnergies pledged to cut French diesel prices by about 10 cents a liter through stock drawdowns.

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October 18, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Rising fuel prices squeeze motorists

Fuel prices rose across Britain, Australia and Sweden, with UK van drivers facing £2.5 billion in extra diesel costs and Australian petrol topping A$2.40 a litre.

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October 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Zacharia replaces Leavitt as spokeswoman

Katie Zacharia became White House press secretary Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, and was scheduled to hold her first briefing Tuesday.

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Zacharia replaces Leavitt as spokeswoman
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October 18, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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October 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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October 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily
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October 14, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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October 14, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily
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October 14, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily
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October 14, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily
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October 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily

The German Bundestag approved a temporary fuel tax cut to lower high petrol and diesel prices, effective Oct. 1, though critics said it rewarded fossil‑fuel use.

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Germany cuts fuel tax temporarily
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October 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
AI reshapes German IT workforce

Researchers and analysts said AI was shrinking routine IT roles while driving demand for AI researchers, developers and trained users in Germany, exacerbating calls for reskilling.

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AI reshapes German IT workforce
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October 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Trump bans more Canadian imports

President Trump escalated trade hostilities with Canada by banning additional Canadian imports, heightening economic risks and complicating his midterm pitch, analysts said.

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Trump bans more Canadian imports
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October 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Tariff spat boosts German exporters

A U.S.–Canada tariff dispute escalated, and German industry groups said German exporters could benefit from diverted trade flows as firms sought alternatives amid rising duties.

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Tariff spat boosts German exporters
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October 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Trump blocks three Canadian imports

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. import bans on Canadian liquor, dairy and motorcycles, which escalated a bilateral trade dispute, officials said.

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Trump blocks three Canadian imports
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October 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
US bans key Canadian exports

The United States banned imports of alcohol, dairy and motorcycles from Canada, effective Sept. 29, escalating a trade dispute after Ottawa imposed retaliatory tariffs.

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US bans key Canadian exports
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October 10, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Trump blocks three Canadian imports

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. import bans on Canadian liquor, dairy and motorcycles, which escalated a bilateral trade dispute, officials said.

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Trump blocks three Canadian imports
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October 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Trump blocks three Canadian imports

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. import bans on Canadian liquor, dairy and motorcycles, which escalated a bilateral trade dispute, officials said.

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Trump blocks three Canadian imports
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October 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Trump blocks three Canadian imports

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. import bans on Canadian liquor, dairy and motorcycles, which escalated a bilateral trade dispute, officials said.

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Trump blocks three Canadian imports
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October 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Trump blocks three Canadian imports

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. import bans on Canadian liquor, dairy and motorcycles, which escalated a bilateral trade dispute, officials said.

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Trump blocks three Canadian imports
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October 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM