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From 'Liberation Day' to legal fights: Trump's turbulent tariff year

From sweeping “Liberation Day” levies to courtroom battles and sudden reversals, Donald Trump’s return to office has delivered a volatile year for US trade policy.

USA

Documents vanish from US government's Epstein files release website

At least 16 files disappeared from the US Justice Department's Epstein webpage. The disgraced financier's victims have criticised the heavily redacted release, missing key records.

Business

Which European economy will have the highest growth in 2026 and 2027?

After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?

Business

Global brands fight legality of Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Major multinationals are turning to the US Court of International Trade to claw back duties paid under Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

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Economy

China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the European Union.

Business

US demand keeps Swiss watch sales ticking despite hefty tariffs

Despite US duties reaching up to 39% on Swiss goods, watches of Switzerland posted higher sales and profits, insisting that demand for top-end watches and jewellery remains resilient.

Business

UK and US agree on zero-tariff pharma deal after months of tensions

London and Washington have found a compromise that would avoid US tariffs on British medicines — but only after the UK agreed to pay more for cutting-edge drugs.

Green News

Why is France paying €130m for winemakers to uproot their vines?

France says it is ‘determined’ to rescue the wine industry from a crisis, but could its plan backfire?

Economy

EU member states back the Commission and agree to cut US tariffs

The 27 back the Commission's deal, but the European Parliament is preparing for a fight to change the terms considered unfair after Trump tripled tariffs on the EU while Brussels reduced duties to zero for the US.

Europe Today

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.

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.

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