PS-M Offer US Tariff Anti-measures

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The PS-Madeira has announced a set of legislative proposals aiming to protect the regional economy from the impacts of the increase in customs tariffs imposed by the United States. The Trump administration’s decision has generated concern among Madeiran businessmen, particularly in the tourism, real estate, and export sectors including Madeira Wine exporters.

The socialist proposals were discussed today during a meeting with the Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal (ACIF), which shares the same concerns about the effects of the new customs duties. At the end of the meeting, Gonçalo Leite Velho, PS deputy elected in the last Regionals, underlined the urgency of “giving security to the Region” in the face of “this taxation madness.”

Among the measures presented, the creation of a treasury support fund for affected companies stands out. This may include subsidised credit lines and compensatory subsidies. The package also includes a programme to help companies diversify export markets and reduce dependence on the U.S.

PS-Madeira also proposes temporary tax incentives for the most affected sectors and a strengthening of economic diplomacy, with a special focus on the involvement of the Madeiran diaspora, seeking to “open new channels” of international cooperation.

“Our goal at the moment is to provide immediate support to companies that may be suffering impacts,” said Gonçalo Leite Velho, highlighting the need for a quick response.

Concluding, he said:

“We cannot retreat or hesitate. We need urgent action and that is exactly what the PS is doing,” he said, stressing that the proposed measures are essentially aimed at giving comfort to the business fabric. “When you close a door, you open a window, and it is exactly these windows of opportunity that we intend to open for the Madeiran business fabric.”

However, on RTP this evening, one of the headlines stated that Trump will hold back on his proposed taxation for the next 90 days. This does not apply to China, as he’s now imposed 125% taxes on all goods.

Samantha Gannon

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