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How much is EU trade with the US dropping?

Exports to the US dropped by nearly a third in the first three months of 2026, as the EU prepares to implement its side of a trade deal with Washington.

Europe News

EPP chief warns of EU-China trade war

Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy.

Europe News

EU trade chief to meet China envoy amid heated trade tensions

Brussels is moving to crack down on Chinese overcapacity flooding the EU market, despite Beijing’s retaliation threats.

Europe Today

Lange: ‘We have other countermeasures ready’ if US disrespects EU deal

EU lawmakers approved the controversial Turnberry Agreement after Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on European cars. EU trade chief Bernd Lange called it Europe’s best shield against Trump-era trade shocks, while warning the bloc remains vulnerable to sudden White House moves.

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Europe Today

'We want to create bridges, not burn them,' says Finnish Minister

Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio expressed “cautious optimism” about the EU-US trade deal, ahead of meetings with fellow EU ministers in Brussels this week. Speaking on Europe Today, he said “our requirement is that the US also respects this deal”.

Europe Today

Australia trades 'constructively' with China but values all partners

As US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, middle powers are wondering how they will fit into what comes out. Australian Ambassador to the EU Angus Campbell speaks to Euronews about the weight of those watching.

The Ring

Can Europe stand up to China on trade?

Trade relations between the two economic superpowers have soured in recent weeks as Beijing has attacked EU plans to cut its reliance on China for key goods, services and resources.

Europe Today

Former EU top diplomat says Trump understands trade as a ‘weapon’

Hours before negotiations in Brussels to get the EU-US trade deal over the line, the EU's former top diplomat and trade commissioner Catherine Ashton tells Euronews that Trump sees trade as a "weaponisation".

Europe News

'A deal is a deal': Von der Leyen hits back at Trump's tariff threat

The European Union is "prepared for every scenario" if Donald Trump unilaterally hikes tariffs on EU-made cars, says Ursula von der Leyen.

Economy

EU condemns Iran's bloody crackdown — but who trades most with Tehran?

The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.

Europe Today

Juncker: 'The EU is not a slave of the United States'

Jean-Claude Juncker, who led the European Commission during the first Trump administration, told Euronews that the EU "cannot be submitted to the neo-colonial behaviour" of the United States.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Azerbaijan's president

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's pro-Trump leaders tread carefully as Greenland crisis grows

Europe’s nationalist leaders are silent on Trump’s attack on Denmark’s sovereignty in an aggressive push to acquire Greenland. The trio could block EU unity when European leaders meet for an emergency summit on Thursday.

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU-US trade war looms as Davos week begins

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

Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.

Economy

China's exports fall 1.1% in October, hit by lower shipments to US

China's exports contracted in October as the country recorded a 25% drop in shipments to the United States. Economists expect export growth to rebound next year as lower tariffs take effect.

Economy

Supreme Court ruling may push President Trump to new tariff strategy

Donald Trump warns the US could be left 'defenceless' if the Supreme Court overturns his global tariffs — but he still has multiple legal tools to keep taxing imports.

Economy

US tariffs: Supreme Court may curb Trump’s favourite trade weapon

The Supreme Court could restrict Trump’s use of tariffs, challenging his unprecedented trade strategy.

Economy

US-China trade deal closing in ahead of high-stakes meeting

Beijing decided to implement tighter restrictions on rare earths exports that are needed for advanced technologies. In response, Trump threatened additional tariffs on Chinese imports.

Economy

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff TV advert

US President Donald Trump's post came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to double Canada's exports to countries other than the US in response to Washington's tariffs.