Europe in Motion How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe? Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer? 02/07/2025
Economy Beijing confirms that it has signed a trade agreement with the US China said on Friday that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths. 27/06/2025
Business AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors. 24/06/2025
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? MEPs panic about Middle East escalation In this episode, we hear what role the EU can play to diffuse the Israel-Iran war and discuss the upcoming EU-China summit. 21/06/2025
Business Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker. 17/06/2025
Economy Trump says US has reached a trade deal with China Beijing will supply the US with rare earths and magnets while the US will allow Chinese students to attend its colleges and universities. 11/06/2025
USA US and China agree on trade framework after talks in London The London talks are the latest in the two countries’ joint efforts to find a middle ground to resolve a trade dispute which threatens to plunge the world into recession and economic instability. 11/06/2025
Markets Asian shares make modest gains as investors eye US-China talks Trade talks between the US and China are to continue for a second day in London. 10/06/2025
Economy China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks China's total exports rose less-than-expected year-on-year, while exports to the US dropped sharply. 09/06/2025
Health news US foiled plan to bring toxic fungus from China to university lab A scientific journal describes the fungus as a "potential agroterrorism weapon" that can be used against crops and people. 04/06/2025
Economy China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation Beijing’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had “totally violated” the agreement. 02/06/2025
Europe News EU's Kallas warns against Russia and China's growing alliance EU's foreign policy chief expressed alarm on Saturday over Russia-China ties amid North Korean troops in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of Beijing's increasing threat, urging higher defence spending. 31/05/2025
USA Worry among Chinese students as US unveils plans to revoke some visas Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visa rules would also be tightened to increase scrutiny of applicants from China and Hong Kong. 29/05/2025
Business European companies cut costs and scale back investments in China European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as its economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices, according to an annual survey released on Wednesday. 28/05/2025
Economy China cuts key lending rates to record lows to counter US tariffs hit China’s central bank has cut its key lending rates to record lows to bolster the economy and cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions with the United States. The move follows a sweeping stimulus package announced earlier this month. 20/05/2025
Economy China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump's trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast. 19/05/2025
Europe News 'It's extremely encouraging,' Eurogroup president says on US-China trade rollback Eurogroup President and Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe welcomed the move of the United States and China agreeing to drastically roll back tariffs for 90 days. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, he called it a promising development for EU–US relations. 13/05/2025
Markets Investors wary as Trump says China removing non-tariff trade barriers Trump stated that China had agreed to remove non-tariff trade barriers, likely referring to the country’s rare earth export controls imposed on the US in April. The market rally appears to be pausing, as investors await further details of the US-China trade agreement. 13/05/2025
Economy US and China announce substantial reductions in tariffs for 90 days The US and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days on Monday, as the world’s two biggest economies attempt to cool an escalating trade war. 12/05/2025
Markets Stocks jump, gold tumbles as US and China trade talks progress An agreement from the US and China to reduce tariffs for 90 days has boosted European markets after global indexes rallied hours earlier on hopes of a breakthrough. 12/05/2025