Trade dispute • Table.Briefings

May 28th, 2026

Steel: Beijing and Brussels negotiate over EU safeguard measures

Beijing is accusing the EU of protectionism. The two sides are currently in talks over the EU plan, which calls for stricter safeguard measures.

By Manuel Liu

Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche: Im Austausch mit Defense-Tech-Unternehmen.

Talk of the Town | Economic security

May 26th, 2026

China’s overcapacity: How EU states are positioning themselves for a tougher approach

As German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche visits China, Berlin still has not managed to define its position on the competitive threat from China. Meanwhile, France, Spain and Italy are pushing for a tougher line.

By Antonia Zimmermann, Angela Köckritz and Till Hoppe

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News | Overcapacity

May 21st, 2026

Safeguards: Beijing threatens EU with “resolute countermeasures”

The European Commission could present steps in June to better protect the chemicals and mechanical engineering sectors. China’s Ministry of Commerce has now threatened “resolute countermeasures.”

By Manuel Liu

Handshake between Donald Trump, on the right and Ursula von der Leyen. They agreed on a political deal to stabilise EU-US trade relations and ease global competitiveness concerns.

Feature | Trade war

May 21st, 2026

US trade deal: Why its implementation could spark a new dispute with Trump

Heads of state and government are hoping that the Turnberry deal will hold. However, EU institutions have tied its implementation to new conditions. The concern now is that the US president may reject them.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Trade

May 20th, 2026

Beijing: US agrees to China’s tariff demand

In the week following their summit, the United States and China have made further details of their agreements public. Broadly speaking, both sides appear to agree on what was decided and on how things are to proceed.

By Manuel Liu

Talk of the Town | Trade dispute

May 20th, 2026

EU-US trade deal: EU negotiators agree on implementation

The agreement ties tariff reductions on US imports to certain conditions. Members of the European Parliament were able to tighten some of those conditions.

By Antonia Zimmermann

Talk of the Town | Global economy

May 12th, 2026

Trade, Hormuz, semiconductors: The big bargaining in Beijing

The agenda for the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump was already packed. But the war in Iran has reshuffled the deck and may have put China in a stronger position.

By Jörn Petring

News | Trade

May 12th, 2026

Iran war: German companies in China are feeling the pressure

Rising logistics and procurement costs, in particular, are causing significant difficulties for companies. Added to this are the challenges posed by the US-China trade conflict.

By Jörn Petring

News | Diplomacy

May 11th, 2026

Visit to China: Trump accompanied by a large business delegation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook are reportedly set to accompany Trump on his trip to China. Meanwhile, US representatives from both parties are pushing for tougher measures against Chinese automakers.

By Angela Köckritz

Bernd Lange, Ausschuss für internationalen Handel im EU-Parlament, zur Zwangsarbeit im EU-Lieferkettengesetz

News | Trade dispute

May 11th, 2026

US-EU trade deal: Agreement likely this month

According to Bernd Lange, European Union institutions should be able to conclude negotiations on implementing the US trade deal on May 19.

By Antonia Zimmermann