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EU hits back against 'Buy China' policy in medical devices market
The European Union has taken steps to restrict Chinese medical devices from participating in its public procurement market in retaliation for the "Buy China" policy, which limits access for EU firms to Chinese government contracts.
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European steel sector on high alert amid slow-moving trade negotiation
The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EU’s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US.
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EU-Ukraine trade reset: What comes after tariff-free access expires?
With the expiration of the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme for Ukraine, a new chapter begins in the economic relationship between Kyiv and Brussels - one marked by uncertainty, renegotiation and potential setbacks for Ukraine's war-stricken economy.
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Chances of solving US-EU trade dispute over tariffs slim, expert says
After the US president announced he would raise tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25% to 50%, a deal between the EU and the US is unlikely to be reached within the 90-day period set by Trump, according to Ignacio García Bercero, a former senior EU official and expert at the Bruegel think tank.
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US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation
US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.