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Major division in EU as leaders get deal on arming Ukraine — without Hungary

Summit shows backing for Kyiv, but Orbán veto exposes disunity.

March 6, 2025 8:30 pm CET

Trump delays tariffs on many Canadian, Mexican imports for one month

The president’s announcement clashes with his previous comments claiming the sweeping tariffs would be enforced without exclusions, exemptions or further delays.

March 6, 2025 5:17 pm CET

ECB cuts deposit rate again as Europe heads into uncertain future  

But policy easing is no longer on autopilot.

March 6, 2025 2:25 pm CET

Northern Ireland risks being caught in crossfire of Trump’s trade war

Tariffs from any side could create a fresh Brexit headache for traders in the sensitive region.

March 6, 2025 5:00 am CET

Europe’s automakers caught up in Trump’s trade war

U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada undercut automakers’ highly integrated supply chains.

March 6, 2025 4:17 am CET

EU privately talks emissions rules with US gas firms as Trump trade war looms

Fossil fuel bosses say the bloc’s emissions regulations should be relaxed to appease Washington and boost gas purchases.

March 6, 2025 4:13 am CET

EU delays its exit strategy from Russian energy amid geopolitical turmoil

The bloc will miss a self-imposed deadline to unveil its plan to end reliance on Moscow.

March 6, 2025 4:10 am CET

Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image

Donald Trump won’t deal with the EU. The EU can’t deal with Trump. 

March 6, 2025 4:00 am CET

Sustainable aviation fuel boss wants more EU regulations

Finland’s Neste blames the airlines for not keeping their promise to guarantee voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel.

March 5, 2025 4:24 am CET

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says Trump could reduce Mexico, Canada tariffs Wednesday

Lutnick said he did not expect immediate tariff relief for China since it continues to subsidize fentanyl production that is killing Americans.

March 5, 2025 4:10 am CET

He wasn’t bluffing: Trump’s trade war sparks broad backlash

He levied sweeping tariffs on key trading partners Mexico, Canada and China early Tuesday morning.

March 4, 2025 9:16 pm CET

Trump exempting us from tariffs won’t prevent economic damage, says UK’s Reeves

Trump imposed a flat 25 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, and increased duties on Chinese goods from 10 to 20 percent.

March 4, 2025 6:15 pm CET
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EU slams US tariffs on Canada, Mexico as threat to global trade

“This move risks disrupting global trade, harming key economic partners, and creating unnecessary uncertainty,” says EU executive, expressing solidarity with “close allies” Canada and Mexico.

March 4, 2025 11:59 am CET

‘No room left’ for a deal: Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs take effect Tuesday

Trump also reaffirmed that he intends to raise his most recent tariff on all Chinese goods to 20 percent.

March 4, 2025 5:19 am CET

Brexit stole the show from London Fashion Week — and gifted it to Paris

As red tape and higher costs hammer British designers, France is ready to pounce.

March 4, 2025 4:20 am CET

Trump halts aid to Ukraine

The minerals deal is still on the table. So are deals with Russia.

March 4, 2025 1:53 am CET

ECB set to cut interest rates again as inflation takes a back seat to Trump

But is it enough for the central bank just to take its foot off the brake?

March 3, 2025 4:20 am CET

China could blackmail Germany via wind turbines, report warns

A government-backed analysis seen by POLITICO argues Beijing could remotely shut down wind farms unless Germany bans its suppliers.

March 3, 2025 4:20 am CET

Zelenskyy says Trump support ‘crucial’ after bruising Oval Office clash

Ukrainian president lands in the U.K. for summit with European leaders, seeking to reaffirm alliances after tense confrontation with the U.S. president.

March 1, 2025 1:32 pm CET

EU, India agree to finalize free-trade pact this year, von der Leyen says

Accord would be “the largest deal of this kind,” Commission president says on visit to New Delhi.

February 28, 2025 10:57 am CET

How Keir Starmer buttered up Donald Trump

Inside the months of quiet, grinding preparation that went into the British prime minister’s all-smiles first trip to the Trump White House — and why it could all still unravel.

February 28, 2025 9:19 am CET

Czech farmers lead fresh EU border protests over Ukraine, LatAm trade deals

Farmers from Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia join Czech-led demonstrations, rejecting Ukraine’s efforts to ease concerns over cheap imports.

February 28, 2025 4:30 am CET

Why more Trump LNG? Green advocates slam EU’s ‘disastrous’ energy price plan

To lower energy prices (and perhaps please Donald Trump), Brussels is suggesting backing investments in foreign gas projects.

February 28, 2025 4:30 am CET

Pharma braces for tariffs as Trump threatens to buck trade convention

Drugmakers and analysts fear retaliation from Brussels will only exacerbate Europe’s drug supply issues.

February 28, 2025 4:20 am CET
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