China says it has issued initial general export licenses for rare earths. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says licenses have also been granted to European companies.
By Leonardo Pape
During a visit to the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said that the EU should adapt its digital rules. This could then provide the basis for negotiations on US steel tariffs, he said.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
In talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the EU trade ministers will focus on the swift implementation of the trade deal. Higher tariffs against Russia are also on the agenda of the Trade Council.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
China and the United States have resumed security discussions aimed at reducing the risk of military escalation.
By Ning Wang
In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
On Friday, the member states are to vote on whether the EU should implement protective measures for the domestic ferroalloy industry. The approach is based on reduced import quotas, which is likely to affect Norway in particular.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to Greens shadow rapporteur Anna Cavazzini, Parliament should reject the trade deal with the US across the board. However, she is unlikely to find a parliamentary majority for this.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
As announced, Beijing is lifting the export restrictions on semiconductor metals such as gallium, germanium and antimony, which were only introduced a month ago, for the time being. The background to this is the agreements between Xi and Trump to de-escalate the trade dispute between the two countries.
By Ning Wang
China is continuing to tighten the thumbscrews in the tech sector: According to insiders, state-funded data centers will only be permitted to use domestic processors and in some cases even have to remove foreign chips that have already been installed.
By Leonardo Pape
Bernd Lange's (SPD) draft report on lowering EU tariffs for the USA has received a lot of support in the Trade Committee. Nevertheless, finding a majority is likely to prove difficult. The EPP and Renew fear that the trade deal could be undermined.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
