Explainer-Auto industry on tenterhooks ahead of potential UAW strike against ‘Detroit Three’

By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers (UAW) union expects to go on strike against the Detroit Three automakers later this week if no agreement is reached over new contracts, setting the stage for one of the largest worker actions this year. The current contracts at General Motors, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis are…

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Factbox-Canadian companies halt ads on Facebook, Instagram after Meta blocks news access

(Reuters) – Several Canadian companies and government agencies have stopped advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta Platforms decided to stop news access on the apps over a law that requires payments to local news publishers. The “Online News Act”, which was approved by the Canadian parliament and received a royal assent on June 22,…

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Canada defends digital taxes but sees path for global deal

By Ismail Shakil and Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada on Tuesday defended its decision to push ahead with its implementation of digital services taxes starting next year, citing national interest even as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland expressed hope in reaching an international consensus. More than 140 countries were planning to implement a 2021 deal that…

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