In a dramatic escalation of the trade conflict, the US President is imposing tariffs on all its trading partners. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the EU would apply countermeasures and would not accept dumping through trade diversion.
By Table.Briefings
In a speech that was combative by her standards, the Commission President assured Parliament that the EU would negotiate tariffs with the USA from a position of strength.
By Table.Briefings
Member States and the EU Commission are gearing up for Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo. It is still unclear what exactly the US President has in mind.
By Till Hoppe
At a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his French counterpart Barrot agreed to hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues this year. There were fewer initial details about the meeting of EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovic.
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US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 25 percent on automotive imports on Wednesday. The most important suppliers, including Germany, are particularly affected.
By Julia Mertens
The EU Trade Commissioner is trying to avert Trump's tariffs at the last minute. The Chinese leadership is aware of the EU's woes and is unlikely to make any concessions.
By Amelie Richter
Over the weekend, registrations of over 1,000 US meat exporters to China expired. Some have now been renewed. However, beef producers still wait.
By Emily Kossak
He has flown with Donald Trump on Air Force One: as Head of Cabinet and long-time companion of Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, Bernd Biervert is closely involved when his boss tries to defuse the looming trade conflict.
By Redaktion Table
Washington imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports – and reacts with harsh words to the EU's countermeasures. The Trump administration's real goal could be a weaker US dollar.
By Till Hoppe
In a video conference arranged at short notice, the EU trade ministers discussed the US President's tariff threats. According to one diplomat, the EU is "determined to react firmly". However, the aim is de-escalation.
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