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ASEAN: Chinese exports rise sharply.

China's exports to Southeast Asia are on the rise. The Chinese say that the economies of China and Southeast Asia are becoming increasingly intertwined. Not all ASEAN members are happy about this.

By Emily Kossak

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New Trump tariffs: EU threatens countermeasures.

Donald Trump wants to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50 percent. If necessary, the EU Commission wants to take countermeasures earlier than planned.

By Redaktion Table

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Hydrogen: gas industry complains about high hurdles for imports

On May 19, the EU Member States will have one of their last chances to influence the rules for low-carbon hydrogen. The Commission has tightened the criteria for production from natural gas so much that only a few producers could remain.

By Manuel Berkel

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Flat tariffs: Trump announces 90-day pause.

With only one dissenting vote from Hungary, the EU decided on Wednesday to impose counter-tariffs worth EUR 20.9 billion on US products in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs.

By Table.Briefings

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LNG: Chances of higher imports from the US.

US President Donald Trump wants the EU to buy more gas, oil and coal. However, the price of gas could at least rise in the short term as a result of the tariff policy. In addition, emissaries from Brussels have so far met with little real interest in Washington.

By Manuel Berkel

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Trump tariffs: Europe is playing for time.

Will the devastating reaction of the markets force the US President to give in? The Commission and member states are taking their time with countermeasures and are tempting Trump with a customs agreement. At the same time, the strategy glosses over internal differences.

By Table.Briefings

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Metal action plan: How to stop the decline of the industry

Lower energy prices are at the heart of the action plan for the metal and steel industry. The Commission intends to adopt the plan on Wednesday – in response to new US tariffs and China's massive overcapacity.

By Amelie Richter