Trade

Tariffs will add excitement to 2026 World Cup, Trump says
“Tension is a good thing. … It makes it much more exciting,” the U.S. president says.

UK bans meat, dairy imports from Hungary, Slovakia after foot-and-mouth case

Trump threatens large-scale sanctions, tariffs on Russia in push for cease-fire

Hungary detects first case of foot-and-mouth disease in 50 years

EU tech chiefs say they don’t target US tech

Trump tariff war would hurt Boeing more than Airbus

EPP calls for fast-track vote on omnibus simplification bill next week
Major division in EU as leaders get deal on arming Ukraine — without Hungary
Summit shows backing for Kyiv, but Orbán veto exposes disunity.
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.
ECB cuts deposit rate again as Europe heads into uncertain future
But policy easing is no longer on autopilot.
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.
Europe’s automakers caught up in Trump’s trade war
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada undercut automakers’ highly integrated supply chains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Trump halts aid to Ukraine
The minerals deal is still on the table. So are deals with Russia.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.