The talks in the trade dispute with Donald Trump have made little progress so far. The Commission now wants to increase the pressure.
By Till Hoppe
The EU wants to avert punitive measures from Washington with an offer worth billions. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič already sees progress in the negotiations.
By Redaktion Table
The trade dispute is increasing the pressure on Beijing to boost domestic demand as an alternative source of growth to exports. The authors from Merics and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy discuss whether the announced measures will bring about a turnaround.
By Redaktion Table
Companies worldwide currently have to make do without valuable Chinese rare earths, which are essential for modern manufacturing. However, experts believe that China may soon resume exports. Otherwise, the country stands to lose an important lever.
By Manuel Liu
The EU Trade Commissioner is trying to bring momentum to the negotiations in the trade dispute with the USA. In the tariff conflict with China, President Trump creates an exception for electronic devices – but only temporarily.
By Jörn Petring
The head of the German Insurance Association and former ECB director sees growing doubts about the dominance of the US dollar. He sees opportunities for the euro – but national egoisms would have to give way.
By Till Hoppe
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
US President Trump imposes additional tariffs of 104% on Chinese goods. However, Beijing does not want to back down. The trade conflict between the two economic powers also has the EU Commission and industry up in arms.
By Till Hoppe
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
US President Trump's tariff plans are causing an earthquake around the globe. The US's blow to trade flows is so powerful that the EU still needs time to find its response.
By Till Hoppe
