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Economy

Trump is addressing more nations with tariff letters - what's next?

The US President has been sending letters to various countries to address major trade agreements. But according to experts, they tell a confusing story about his policies.

09/07/2025

Economy

China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks

China's total exports rose less-than-expected year-on-year, while exports to the US dropped sharply.

09/06/2025

Economy

Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off

US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery.

06/06/2025

Green News

6 key EU food imports exposed to biodiversity loss and climate change

Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.

22/05/2025

Economy

Japan shipments to US decline as trade tariffs slow export growth

The world's fourth-largest economy is one of the hardest hit by the US administration's elevated trade tariffs on cars, resulting in Japanese exports slowing in April.

21/05/2025

Economy

US imports hit record high as businesses seek to avoid tariffs

The surge in US imports was mainly driven by consumer goods such as pharmaceuticals, as businesses attempt to stockpile in order to avoid further tariffs.

07/05/2025

Economy

French trade deficit increases in February as transport exports lag

France’s imports advanced in February, boosted by communication and publishing products. However, transport and refined petroleum product exports fell.

08/04/2025

Business

Trump launches copper imports' probe as global trade tensions heat up

The US President's copper imports investigation has contributed to rapidly escalating global trade tensions. The metal is a vital component in a number of products, and is also important for the green transition.

26/02/2025

Europe in Motion

What is the balance of trade between the EU and US?

Over the past decade, EU exports to the US have surged by 44%.

11/02/2025

Europe in Motion

What is the state of trade relations between EU and China?

Despite trade disputes over electric vehicles and dairy products, the EU remains China’s largest trading partner, with mechanical appliances and electrical equipment being the most traded goods.

09/01/2025

Economy

Eurozone economy touches two-year high as households spend more

The Eurozone quarter-on-quarter GDP growth rate inched up in the third quarter of the year, boosted by increased government and household spending, as well as higher inventories.

06/12/2024

Europe in Motion

EU green exports grow on all fronts but trade-off remains negative

The block's exports of wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels saw substantial growth between 2022 and 2023, but a more balanced import-export trade-off is still a long way to go, new Eurostat data shows.

24/10/2024

Europe in Motion

Which European countries produce and import the most coffee?

Italy is the largest coffee producer across Europe, while Germany is the biggest importer in the EU.

14/10/2024

Business

Germany backs ending EU tax breaks that benefit Temu and Shein

These tax breaks are crucial for Shein and Temu, allowing them to sell clothes, accessories and gadgets at steep discounts compared to their EU competitors.

24/05/2024

Economy

New post-Brexit border fees could drive up UK food prices

There is a warning that fees for new border checks of plants and animal products could leave supermarket shelves empty and lead to small business closures in the UK.

05/04/2024

Business

European arms imports nearly double while Russian exports plunge

Much of the growth in arms imports by European countries between 2019 and 2023 is due to the massive transfers of weapons to Ukraine in 2022 and 2023, according to a recent study.

11/03/2024

World News

Farmers in eastern Poland protest against competition from Ukraine

In May 2022, a few weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion began, Brussels gave farmers in Ukraine permission to sell their products in the European Union without paying customs. However, farmers in the EU say the move has created unfair competition.

14/02/2024

Europe News

Polish farmers block roads nationwide in mass EU policy protests

Farmers in Poland have been blocking roads across the country to call out EU environmental policies and unfair competition from non-EU nations.

12/02/2024

Green News

Can consumers afford to back Europe’s farmers as food prices stay high

In a Paris market, Moroccan clementines and Polish mushrooms cost about half the price of their French counterparts.

05/02/2024

Economy

How EU countries could cut off the remaining Russian gas imports

A new proposal would make it easier for EU member states to phase out Russian gas completely.

08/12/2023