By Stuart Burns
It is often tough to discern fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to corporations and politicians.
Two developments this month in Europe raise questions about the relationship and balance of influence between major corporations and government. "Are corporations reacting to markets or seeking to stimulate political action?" is often the question.
Following President Donald Trump's imposition of 25% import tariffs on steel products, Europe took action to protect its domestic markets against a flood of foreign steel looking to find a new home by imposing a range of measures to monitor