English

More about this topic

Economy

Trump threatens South Korea with tariff hike over investment delay

The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year.

Europe Today

EU inks 'mother of all deals' with India amid global trade turmoil

The EU Commission sealed a free-trade agreement with India on Tuesday, cutting tariffs on EU goods while leaving out sensitive sectors to appease Indian authorities. Europe’s carmakers will see tariffs gradually reduced under the agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals'.

Europe Today

Henna Virkkunen reacts to EU-India trade deal

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Europe Today

Irish EU minister: 'Ukraine will be part of the discussion in India'

Thomas Byrne told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that "it's very, very important that we can put in place a trade agreement with India".

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe Today

Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against trade tensions with India deal

Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today.

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU–India summit begins, will it end with a trade deal?

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Europe News

EU-Mercosur trade deal referred to Court of Justice

After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict.

Europe Today

Freezing EU–US trade deal 'inevitable', Italian MEP Benifei says

In an interview on Euronews' morning show, Europe Today, MEP Brando Benifei said diplomatic solutions to avoid a trade war "need to be used to the end".

Markets

European markets drop, gold rises as Greenland tariff threat looms

The US is threatening to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless they support his plans to acquire Greenland. EU leaders are contemplating potential retaliatory measures — reiterating their support for territorial integrity.

Europe News

EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash

Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.

No Comment

EU and Mercosur sign major trade deal in Asuncion

EU and Mercosur officials signed a major trade agreement in Paraguay’s capital Asuncion, concluding negotiations that began more than 25 years ago.

Europe News

EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries

After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate.

Argentina

Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement

EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America. Argentine exporters say they’ll save tens of millions yearly as a 20% EU meat-import tariff is immediately removed.

Business

Venezuela-EU trade: Which countries do the most business?

Venezuela is not a major EU trade partner. Spain dominates trade, accounting for 55% of the total volume. Given Venezuela’s large proven crude oil reserves, the EU closely monitors political developments in the country.

Europe Today

'Do not intervene' in Iran, former French premier tells Euronews

Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that foreign intervention in Iran "must find the right balance to not make things worse."

USA

Trump says Cuba should strike deal with US 'before it is too late'

Trump suggests that Cuba should move to quickly strike a deal with Washington as he announced that the Caribbean nation will no longer be receiving oil or money from Venezuela, which it had relied on financially for years.

Economy

EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of Mercosur vote

With the European Commission expected to offer assurances to opponents worried about their farmers, the EU’s 27 ministers will meet on Wednesday for a “political” discussion before an expected vote on the pivotal trade deal on Friday.

No Comment

Macron's home targeted by farmers protesting EU trade deal

France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.

No Comment

Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels

Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.

No Comment

Farmers from 27 EU countries protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.