Business Trump announces new tariffs across the globe, delaying deadline Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on 7 August, as they have not yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration. 01/08/2025
Economy 'Liberation Day' 2.0: What's coming and who will feel it the most Trump’s sweeping package of tariffs, released on so-called "Liberation Day", targeted nearly every corner of the globe. Now, after months of pauses and delays, it’s soon set to come into force. 01/08/2025
World News Trump announces 90-day negotiating period on trade with Mexico Nations are scrambling to finalise the outlines of a trade framework with Trump in order to avoid him imposing higher tariff rates that could upend economies and governments. 31/07/2025
Economy The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute. 31/07/2025
Business Not even the EU knows if wine and spirits will be hit by US tariffs With less than a day to go before the new EU-US tariff regime takes effect, the European Commission still doesn’t know for sure if the wine and spirits sector will be exempt. 31/07/2025
USA US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro's trial US President Donald Trump also signed an executive order that effectively implements the 50% tariff announced earlier this month, which he had explicitly linked to Bolsonaro's case. 31/07/2025
Economy The EU and US have shaken hands on a trade deal, but what's to come? With the EU Commission and the White House making contradictory claims about the content of the EU-US trade deal struck on Sunday, industry, markets and governments are eagerly awaiting the release of a 'joint statement' which is set to clarify commitments made on both sides of the Atlantic. 31/07/2025
Business Seven all-American products that are actually 'Made in Europe' Trump’s tariffs are aimed at ostensibly boosting US production and fostering a “local for locals” sensibility. Except, it turns out that several American product staples are actually... "Made in Europe"? 31/07/2025
Economy Macron says the EU-US trade deal's not yet done With the ink barely dry on the trade deal between the EU and the US, the French president called for continued negotiations and, if necessary, the implementation of rebalancing measures. 30/07/2025
Economy Trump announces tariffs on India and penalty for Russian imports Ahead of Friday's new tariff package, Trump announced that a 25% tariff would be imposed on India along with another unspecified penalty for importing Russian oil and weapons despite US sanctions. 30/07/2025
Business Mercedes sees profits slump by more than half amid US tariff turmoil German carmaking powerhouse Mercedes-Benz also issued new predictions for this year’s revenue, indicating that it will be significantly below last year's total. 30/07/2025
Economy US and China prepare to extend tariff pause after Stockholm talks US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump must approve the pause before it can go ahead. 30/07/2025
Business Automotive giant Stellantis faces €1.5 billion hit from US tariffs Stellantis is bracing for €1.5 billion in losses due to US tariffs this year, placed both on cars and car parts. 29/07/2025
Economy US and China push through high-stakes tariff talks in Sweden Representatives of the world’s two largest economies meet in Sweden as the expiration date for a 90‑day pause on tariffs draws near. 29/07/2025
Markets Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns. 29/07/2025
Europe News EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal. 29/07/2025
Business Greek government cautious on new EU-US trade deal reached with Trump Greek finance minister and other trade officials share their thoughts on the tariff agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 29/07/2025
Economy US-EU trade deal wards off tariff escalation but threatens growth The 15% rate removes Trump's threat of a 30% tariff. But it effectively raises the tariff on EU goods from 1.2% last year to 17%. 29/07/2025
Europe News Five things we don't know yet about the EU-US trade deal The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear. 28/07/2025
Markets Oil prices rise on EU-US trade deal and Trump comments on Ukraine US President Donald Trump said on Monday he was reducing a 50-day deadline given to Vladimir Putin to agree a deal with Ukraine. Oil prices had already risen on news of a EU-US trade deal. 28/07/2025