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
Economy US economy falls 0.2% in the first quarter, hit by Trump's trade war First-quarter growth was brought down by a surge in imports as companies in the United States hurried to bring in foreign goods before the president imposed massive import taxes. 29/05/2025
Europe News Ukraine urges faster EU accession at Brussels business summit An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU integration. But Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal urged for faster membership to the bloc, calling it an 'investment in Europe's strength.' 10/04/2025
Economy Irish exports hit record high with pharmaceuticals showing major boost The value of Irish goods exports in 2024 was up by 14%, a significant milestone as a potential US trade war looms. 17/02/2025
Europe News Brussels moves closer to slapping definitive tariffs on Chinese EVs The EU executive says it stands ready to reach an alternative solution, compatible with WTO principles, with the Chinese government. 20/08/2024
Economy Euro area trade surplus rises despite a drop in exports The value of exports in the region outweighed imports in June 2024, particularly when looking at the trade of chemicals, machinery and vehicles. 16/08/2024
Economy IMF World Economic Outlook: More interest rate cuts on the cards? Policymakers must act now to revitalise growth prospects, says the IMF. 17/07/2024
Business Planet How does the EU protect businesses from unfair trading practices? In partnership with The European Commission Anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures protect European companies operating in the single market from imported goods with artificially low prices. 09/04/2024
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. 07/12/2023
Economy EU economy returns to trade surplus after almost two years in deficit The trade balance between the European Union and the rest of the world has returned to surplus after six consecutive quarters of deficit. 28/08/2023
World News European companies criticised over West African food security “The fishmeal and fish oil industry, and all governments and companies supporting them, are basically robbing local populations of livelihoods and food," said Dr Ibrahimé Cissé, senior campaigner at Greenpeace Africa. 01/06/2021
Business EU's largest economy shows steady growth Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit 24/08/2018
Germany Which country has the biggest trade surplus? Which countries export more than they import and vice-versa? 21/08/2018
Economy EU services trade surplus worsens The European Union's exports of services to the rest of the world fell in 2016 while imports increased slightly from 2015. 19/05/2017
Economy Spain's exports boost helps trade deficit drop A rise in exports and a drop in imports has allowed Spain’s trade deficit to fall by 29 percent between January and September to 13. 21/11/2016
Economy German exports plunge in May There was an unexpected fall in exports from Germany in May and imports barely rose, further indicators of slowing growth in Europe's largest economy. 08/07/2016
Economy China's April exports & imports fall cooling recovery hopes China's exports and imports fell more than expected in April, underlining weak demand at home and abroad and reducing hopes of a recovery in the world's second-largest economy. 09/05/2016