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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.

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.

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%.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Europe

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.

Earth 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.

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.

Economy

France trade deficit lifted in October by easing energy costs

The French trade balance improved by €200 million in October compared to the previous month. Euronews Business breaks down the latest economic data.

Economy

Trading with friends and enemies: The threat of global fragmentation

Euronews sits down with Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, to talk trade wars, net zero, and national security.

Economy

Here's why EU imports and exports are seeing a downturn

Euronews Business takes a look at some of the reasons why EU imports and exports have been decreasing.

Business

Euroviews. The bears outcry the bulls as companies prep for EU deforestation law

It may be time to concede that at least the first year will be one where producer organisations, companies, and customs authorities alike will have to learn together how to make the system work, Matthew Spencer writes.

Europe

EU slashed second-quarter imports of Russian energy - Eurostat

The EU's imports of Russian oil and gas continued to decrease steeply in the second quarter of this year, according to new data released by the EU's statistical office Eurostat.

World News

Romania and Poland lift ban on Ukrainian grain until EU decision

Romania and Poland are allowing Ukrainian food products to pass through their territory until the European Commission decides on the matter next week