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The German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugary drinks in Europe’s biggest economy. If passed by the German Bundestag, the tax will take effect on 1 July 2027. The coalition aims to raise revenue for the federal budget while encouraging manufacturers to reduce sugar content and offer healthier products.

Barrels of cognac in a cellar in southwest France. U.S. tariffs on EU imports are hurting European distillers with high…