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    Volkswagen to add 'import fee' to cars sold in US

    Volkswagen to add 'import fee' to cars sold in US

    Volkswagen plans to add an import fee to U.S. car prices to address the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump. The automaker will also reduce sales incentives and halt rail shipments from Mexico. Stellantis will temporarily stop production at plants in Mexico and Canada, leading to layoffs in Indiana and Michigan.

    Study highlights 'catastrophic costs' incurred by tuberculosis patients worldwide

    Despite many countries offering free treatment, tuberculosis patients still face significant costs. Hospitalisation and income loss are major cost drivers, especially for drug-resistant cases. Researchers suggest complementary social and financial support policies alongside standard TB programs to mitigate these burdens.

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