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Kazakhstan

Ankara pushes deeper economic ties with Astana ahead of Erdoğan visit

Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes.

Kazakhstan

China cements leadership position in trade with Central Asia

China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic projects across high-tech industries including energy and mining.

Europe News

EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road

The European Commission has targeted glass fibre produced by Chinese firms using the Belt and Road initiative to bypass EU trade defences. However industry and unions warn the measures fall short and imports may continue to rise.

Earth News

Portugal introduces refund scheme for recycled bottles and cans

Portugal has one of the lowest utilisation rates for recycled materials in the EU, at only three per cent in 2024.

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Europe News

Lille clinches bid to host EU Customs Authority

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to designate the French city of Lille as the headquarters of the upcoming European Customs Authority, beating Italy’s bid to host it in Rome.

Europe News

Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says

The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called "trade bazooka”.

USA

Trump lashes out at Spain, says he is 'going to cut off all trade'

President Donald Trump said he wants to “cut off all trade with Spain” over NATO spending, adding “we don't want anything to do with Spain." His comments came during a meeting between him and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

EU.XL

How can the EU step up competitiveness? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Ursula von der Leyen has introduced the competitiveness roadmap “One Europe, One Market,” which aims to complete the single market by 2027. Wondering what Europe’s action plan is? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Europe News

EU Commission targets WTO’s key rule in push to rebalance China trade

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calls to reassess the World Trade Organization’s “Most Favoured Nation” rule with China in focus. Chinese exports have surged since the country joined the trade body.

Economy

Uzbekistan and US formalise investment platform

Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.

Europe News

European Parliament to approve EU-US trade deal in two weeks

Representatives of the Parliament's groups have agreed on the conditions for applying the controversial agreement. After the formal vote, negotiations with EU member states will move towards a final text.

Business

FedEx-backed investors strike deal to buy parcel locker firm InPost

Consortium agrees to all-cash offer for Polish-founded InPost, betting on the rise of self-service delivery across the continent.

Markets

Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves

Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky.

Azerbaijan

Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Baku amid regional tensions

The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism. Israel supports Iranian protesters, while Baku monitors its ethnic Azeri population in Iran.

The Europe Conversation

'Electrifying everything' is key to Europe's future, says IEA chief

The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief told Euronews that safeguarding the continent's energy security and reaching climate goals will be dependent on electrifying "everything" — from energy infrastructure, to transport and buildings.

Business

'Make America Go Away' caps see popularity surge amid Greenland spat

A subversive symbol of Greenlanders' political opposition to US President Donald Trump has appeared online: red caps with the words 'Make America Go Away'.

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Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday

Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties.

Economy

China records massive $1.2 trillion trade surplus beating forecasts

According to customs data, the surplus was boosted by trade gains in December, with exports climbing 6.6% from the year before, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase.

Europe News

Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax

France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers.