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EU launches global digital strategy to build tech alliances
The EU unveiled its global digital strategy to expand tech alliances and stay relevant amid US-China dominance. It plans deeper ties with partners like Japan and Singapore, new regional projects under Global Gateway, and a Digital Partnership Network to coordinate tech development.
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.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now a court has knocked them down?
The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump imposed last month on almost all US trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.
EU's €2 handling charge for cheap imports to snare Chinese products
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.
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EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns
The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament.
How should the EU interpret the trade deal between the US and the UK?
The United Kingdom is the first European country to have reached a compromise with the United States on trade. But some analysts believe the deal sends the wrong signal.
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.
Bank of England cuts main interest rate as US tariffs threaten growth
The 25 basis point cut to 4.25% was widely expected by economists.
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.
US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland
It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries.
Canada 'won't be for sale ever' Carney tells Trump in White House
A meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown, but there was little ordinary about this encounter after Trump spent months musing about annexing Canada and turning it into the 51st state.
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.
No formal trade promises have been made to the US, EU says
The European Commission says it is looking at ways to potentially reduce its trade surplus with the US, although stresses that no formal offer has been made.
Chinese exporters seek new markets to offset US tariff impact
Key to this are trade fairs, where many can showcase their products and create sales channels to offset tariff impacts, with the end goal of finding other opportunities beyond traditional markets like the US.
Battleground: Big Tech — Where US tariffs and EU trade collide
The EU has a 90-day breathing space to negotiate while a blanket 10% US tariff rate continues to apply. The bloc is hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst - with targeting of US Big Tech among its options. How feasibly could Europe smite the tech it relies on?
Trump's tariffs threaten to be tough nut to crack in German workshop
Alongside classic fare such as a variety of Santas, Scrooge and the Mad Hatter, specifically American-themed collectibles are a staple at Steinbach Volkskunst.
US retail sales surge as consumers rush to beat tariff deadlines
The rise in sales was largely driven by car purchases as consumers sought to get ahead of tariffs.
EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'
After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to you', the European Commission said on Tuesday.
US markets: Tech stocks rise higher and investors watch earnings
The tech sector emerges as a champion in Monday morning trade as investors navigate the ever-changing tariff landscape and a myriad of earnings reports.
Can the EU really ramp up imports of US energy as Trump demands?
Amid the chaotic lunges, feints and ripostes of his incipient trade war, Donald Trump has refloated the idea that Europe could close its trade deficit with the US by dramatically increasing imports of US energy.