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What's EU trade commissioner looking for from China trip?

European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is heading to China as the country's companies come under the EU's investigatory lens. But with a trade war with the United States intensifying, what's he after in a rapprochement between the EU and China?

Economy

Trump hints at automobile levies and exemptions on reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump indicated that he would impose auto tariffs in the coming days, alongside a possibility of granting exemptions for some countries based on reciprocal tariffs. The comments triggered a sharp rebound in the US stock markets as investors expected a softened tariff stance.

Economy

US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself.

Europe in Motion

Who are the EU’s top iron and steel trade partners?

Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners.

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Tariffs: EU holds fire on US spirits in tit-for-tat trade war

The entry into force of a list of countermeasures against US trade tariffs, including American spirits, has been postponed to allow time for talks among EU member states, with the European Commission awaiting Washington’s next move before revising its overall response.

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EU plans to reduce steel imports by 15%

The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction.

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Who's hit by tariff war crossfire?

European industry is scrutinising the list of products drawn up by the European Commission in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and not everyone is pleased.

Europe News

How would Trump's tariffs affect ordinary European citizens?

A transatlantic trade war could be on the way. The European Commission has responded with similar measures, targeting various US products. But what will this mean for ordinary Europeans?

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Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam

EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country.

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Tariffs: EU hits Trump-voting US states

In its response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminium, the EU is aiming to be 'smart' and hit US Republican-leaning states.

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EU strikes back against US steel and aluminium tariffs with retaliatory package

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced a response to new US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, unveiling a package of countermeasures aimed at US exports.

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Trump claims US food safety superiority, promises tough times for EU

No agricultural product from outside the US will be able to compete with locally produced goods, according to Donald Trump, who anticipates a new tariff regime for food imports starting in April.

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Commission touts action plan for steel industry faced with US tariffs

The Commission has pledged an action plan for the steel industry to be launched in mid-March, days after US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against the sector are slated to come into force, beckoning the onset of a trade war.

Europe in Motion

How is trade between the EU and Ukraine evolving?

The EU trade surplus with Ukraine peaked in the fourth quarter of 2024 at €5.8 billion.

Europe News

EU and India aim to sign a free trade agreement by year's end

The negotiations will not be easy, but India and the EU seem determined to sign a major trade agreement by the end of the year.

Europe News

EU holds fire on retaliation in face of latest Trump tariff threats

Despite claiming that discussions with the US over trade are continuing on a high level, the European Commission has said it is ready to respond firmly if the tariffs announced by President Trump materialise.

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The EU Commission's jetting to Delhi, but what's it looking for?

India is a tough partner, but Ursula von der Leyen and her team are hoping for closer ties on three fronts: trade, technology and Ukraine.

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US trade relations shouldn't impact probes on Big Tech, lawmaker says

Washington's looming tariffs threats against the EU should not influence the bloc's antitrust investigations against US Big Tech that are set to come to an end next month, MEP Bernd Lang has told Euronews.

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Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to US tariffs

Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House's tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue with the US. At stake is whether Europe can continue negotiating en bloc or will see a splinter.

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EU Commission promises 'firm, immediate' reaction to new US tariffs

Defending a rules-based trading system based on low tariffs, the EU executive said reciprocal tariffs were unjustified and that it will react swiftly.