EPP negotiator Jörgen Warborn proposes a sunset clause as a safeguard mechanism in the US trade agreement. Other parliamentary groups are calling for further clarification.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Following Donald Trump’s threats to end all trade with Spain, the European Commission has pledged its support. It is calling on the US to fulfill its obligations under the customs agreement.
By Antonia Zimmermann
After new tariff threats, China criticizes what it calls a US tactic of “shifting blame.” If Washington imposes further tariff measures, China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will “take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.”
By Leonardo Pape
Despite the US court ruling, the EU Commission is asking Parliament to press ahead with the US trade deal.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The reduction of tariffs on US products as part of the trade deal with the EU has been put on hold for the time being. The Parliament and the Commission are waiting for more detailed information from the US.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
China’s Ministry of Commerce has spoken out against the new US blanket tariffs. At the same time, the country is benefiting from the earlier ruling by the US Supreme Court.
By Leonardo Pape
As Chinese trade flows place mounting pressure on Europe’s industrial base, calls for more robust countermeasures are growing louder. One option would be to expand the use of import quotas, as is already the case in the steel sector.
By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has proposed conducting the legal ratification procedure on the basis of the original English-language text rather than waiting for the fully translated versions.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Shortly before Chancellor Merz’s trip to China, the German Asia-Pacific Committee and the DIHK are calling for fair competitive conditions. Last year, China once again became Germany’s largest trading partner.
By Leonardo Pape
As Chinese trade flows put pressure on Europe’s industrial base, calls for more effective countermeasures are growing louder. One option under discussion is the broader use of import quotas, as already applied in the steel sector.
By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann
