Friday, 24 July 2026

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Tariff refunds in the US, illustration
Tariffs

US returns $81 billion in illegal tariffs to importers

The Supreme Court struck down much of Trump's tariffs in February; refunds have surged from $5 billion to $81 billion, peaking in May and June.

The Croatian Sectoral Organisation for Pork Meat was founded in Osijek
Pig farming

Pig farmers unite: sectoral organisation founded in Osijek

Minister Vlajčić announces similar associations for beef, fruit and vegetables; self-sufficiency in pork is currently 50 to 55 per cent.

In the first six months, 29.5 million overnight stays were recorded
Tourism

Tourism in six months: 7.6 million arrivals, at last year's level

Weaker June in HTZ attributed to the schedule of holidays and public holidays, and in the first nine days of July arrivals were around two per cent higher than last year.

El Niño historically affects harvests and food supply
Food prices

Economists: Super El Niño threatens new food price shock

Goldman Sachs estimates a 15.8 per cent rise in food commodity prices, with the full impact likely to be felt only in the second half of 2028.

Tariffs on car imports to the US (illustration)
Auto industry

Auto industry prefers paying tariffs to relocating production to the US

Imports still account for 46 per cent of the US car market, and Toyota's move to relocate Tacoma production to Texas is the exception, not the rule.

Driving school training costs have risen significantly
Training costs

B-category driving lessons price hike, differences up to 460 euros

Driving schools in the four largest cities charge between 1,100 and 1,800 euros. On average, the most expensive is in Osijek, while Rijeka has the widest price range.

Petrol station near a motorway
Fuel prices

Fuel on motorways up to 23 cents above regulated prices

Outside motorways, the price of super and diesel is capped at 1.54 euros, but distributors set their own prices near motorways — the difference is greatest for premium diesel.

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