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The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms
The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute.
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Economy
The EU and US have shaken hands on a trade deal, but what's to come?
With the EU Commission and the White House making contradictory claims about the content of the EU-US trade deal struck on Sunday, industry, markets and governments are eagerly awaiting the release of a 'joint statement' which is set to clarify commitments made on both sides of the Atlantic.
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EU Commission unlocks health funds but leaves civil society reeling from cuts
After months of delay, the European Commission has finally published its long-awaited 2025 budget programme for health, but civil society organisations say the delay and funding cuts have already caused lasting damage, forcing layoffs and halting key activities.
Economy
EU member states adopt retaliatory hit list in response to US tariffs
The member states adopted on Thursday morning the list of countermeasures targeting €93 billions' worth of US products in response to US tariffs, but the Commission is yet to follow suit. It will only come into effect on August 7 if the two parties fail to reach an agreement.
Economy
EU and US near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate
The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.