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Swiss president hopes 'Holy Spirit' will guide US-China tariff talks

The Swiss government said its talks with Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were “convivial and constructive” and were aimed to lay out the guidelines for a deal on the issue of customs duties to be discussed again in coming weeks.

Economy

Euroviews. Is this the end of US exceptionalism and start of European rebirth?

Say hello to the multipolar world in which China is rapidly becoming a pole of economic and military power. Meanwhile, the old continent is struggling to speak with one voice and remain relevant, Philippe Gijsels writes.

Cinema

Donald Trump on movie tariffs: James Bond has 'nothing to worry about'

Donald Trump even attempted an impression of late actor Sean Connery while discussing the impact of US tariffs on the UK film industry following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal.

Economy

China's exports to the US sink but beat forecasts as tariffs bite

The data, which arrives just ahead of tariff talks between Washington and Beijing, shows a diversion of Chinese goods away from the United States.

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Markets

Investors reload US assets as Trump anticipates China trade talks

Trump signalled possible tariff cuts on China as he predicted “substantive” trade talks between the two countries this weekend. Risk-on sentiment prevailed in the markets, as US stocks and the dollar continued to rebound.

Economy

UK, US secure trade deal with changes for auto and agricultural goods

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer emphasised the strong relationship between their two countries, bonded by shared values, culture and a common language.

Europe News

EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails

The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit €95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey and agrifood products could be hit.

Economy

Trump administration expected to announce trade deal with the UK

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a trade deal with a "highly respected" country was imminent. The UK government confirmed on Thursday morning that the nations will make an announcement later in the day.

World News

US free market think tank slams Trump tariffs with trade index

The US ranks mid-table in trade openness but would plummet to bottom if US President Donald Trump's proposed high tariffs and trade rollbacks became permanent.

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.

Business

BMW Group profits plunge but outlook maintained despite tariff impact

The German carmaker reported earnings below the previous year’s level but confirmed its financial targets for this year, and said it expects some of the US trade tariff increases to be temporary.

Culture news

Is Trump already softening his plans for 100% movie tariffs?

“I’m not looking to hurt the industry," says Trump. "So we’re going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about jobs.” In the meantime, confusion reigns and actor Jon Voight seems to have some responsibility for this newest set of damaging tariffs.

Economy

China launches measures to boost economy while planning US trade talks

At the moment, US tariffs against China are up to 145%, whereas China has imposed levies of up to 125% on imports from the US.

Europe News

Trump's movie tariffs throw European film industry into turmoil

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war?

Business

Ferrari starts year with racing profit but warns of tariff impact

Luxury carmaker Ferrari reported a jump in its profits for the first three months of 2025, driven mostly by strong demand for personalised vehicles.

Europe News

EU sends top officials to Washington for tariff talks

A high-level meeting is under way in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as the EU and US attempt to escape a full-blown transatlantic trade war.

Business

Ford expects a €1.39bn hit from Donald Trump’s tariffs in 2025

The US-based company is one of the least affected carmakers hit by US trade tariffs, yet it pulled back its entire forecast for the year, citing uncertainty and potential supply chain disruptions.

Economy

Is Trump’s agenda weakening the dollar and shifting power to the euro?

Controversial policies from the Trump administration are pushing investors to flee US assets. But another currency will struggle to take the dollar’s throne.

Europe News

Film industry fears being swept into EU-US tariff war

Europe’s film industry is worried that hard-won legislation mandating European content quotas for streaming platforms could be put at risk amid ongoing transatlantic trade discussions, following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on movies produced outside the US.

Economy

Will the Federal Reserve ignore Trump and keep rates stable this week?

While the US Federal Reserve is still under significant pressure from the Trump administration to slash interest rates, some experts believe that rate cuts may not come for another few months at least.