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EU must stand by its digital rules promises, Vestager tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, the former digital czar Vestager urged the EU to stand firm on its digital rules as the US pushes for softer enforcement in exchange for tariff relief. "Defending rules vital for single market and European consumers."

Economy

US will only cut tariffs if EU softens digital rules enforcement

The US pushes for softer digital rules enforcement in exchange for tariff relief to the Europeans after Brussels meeting with Greer and Lutnick.

Economy

High-stakes showdown looms as US and EU trade member states meet

US officials and EU ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' fraught trade deal.

Economy

US trade representative to meet EU trade chief in Brussels

A meeting between US Trade Representative Greer and EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič will take place next week - and it could get heated as the US pushes for more concessions and faster implementation of trade deal cut in July.

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Economy

Trump is open to sanctioning countries doing business with Russia

US lawmakers are drafting a bill that would sanction countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, aiming to choke off Moscow’s primary revenue stream as peace negotiations remain stalled.

Economy

Trump touts Western hemisphere trade deals amid grocery price pressure

Trump announced a series of trade and tariff deals as a way to counter criticism over rising food costs, framing them as a boost to supply chains and cheaper imports such as bananas and coffee.

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Europe must reinvent growth formula in new world, Eurogroup boss says

Europe must reinvent its growth model in changing world hit by tariffs and force, Eurogroup boss tells Euronews in exclusive interview.

Economy

Swiss watch stocks rally as Trump dangles relief from steep 39% tariff

The president’s late-Monday remarks lifted sentiment, with Switzerland’s top watch groups gaining as September exports to the US fell 55.6% year on year.

Economy

Trump proposes $2,000 payments to Americans to show tariff benefits

US President Donald Trump has proposed issuing payments of at least $2,000 to all Americans, apart from those in high-income brackets, saying the move would highlight the benefits of his tariff policy.

Economy

German trade surplus shrinks to 11-month low as imports surge

Germany’s trade surplus fell to an 11-month low in September 2025 as imports surged 3.1%. Exports to the US rebounded but remain down year-on-year.

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.

Markets

Markets prepare for rate decisions while tracking US-China trade talks

Global stocks rallied on Monday morning, driven by optimism that a new trade deal is in reach between the US and China.

Economy

Feeling the strain: Italian pasta makers boil over Trump tariffs

Faced with the threat of exorbitant US tariffs, Italian pasta producers are hoping for political support — and that they will not have to wait for a legal resolution to their case.

Europe News

EU vows to protect Spain from Trump's tariff 'punishment'

Donald Trump has threatened to unleash "trade punishment" on Spain in response to the country's refusal to meet NATO's 5% target.

Business

Stellantis to pour €11bn into US expansion to avoid tariff losses

The car giant says its biggest-ever US investment will increase output by 50%, add more than 5,000 jobs, and counter some tariff costs by boosting North American profitability.

Economy

German economic sentiment edges higher but recovery remains fragile

Germany’s ZEW economic sentiment slightly rose in October, yet annual inflation accelerated to 2.4% last month, driven by rising service costs. Markets fell, with the DAX down 0.9%, as renewed US-China trade tensions weighed on sentiment.

Economy

China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US

Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies.

Economy

China 'not afraid' of tariff war following Trump 100% tariff threat

“China’s stance is consistent,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement posted online. “We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one.”

USA

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China, Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

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