The USA and China had only just agreed on a temporary truce in the tariff dispute in Geneva. However, instead of engaging in serious negotiations, both sides prefer to flex their muscles. Washington is particularly provocative.
By Jörn Petring
The European Commission has officially launched negotiations for a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A first technical meeting between the negotiating teams is scheduled for June.
By Table.Briefings
In a dramatic reversal, a US appeals court reinstated Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs last night, just hours after the US Court of International Trade had blocked them. The move has thrown negotiations between the EU and the US into disarray.
By Markus Grabitz
After a phone call on Sunday evening, US President Trump postponed the threatened 50 percent tariff to July. Brussels is careful not to escalate its response to Trump's threats. The preparation of countermeasures is likely to be accelerated, however.
By Table.Briefings
The European Commission is preparing to crack down on Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs), aiming to lower consumer prices. Retailers are applauding the initiative, while producers are fiercely opposing it. A recent study, however, raises doubts about whether consumers would actually benefit.
By Frederik Bombosch
China will slap high tariffs on key plastics to combat price dumping. Alongside the USA, the EU, Japan and Taiwan are also affected.
By Ning Wang
For years, German companies and politicians believed Chinese competition could not harm Germany. But now the pressure on Europe's core industries is growing. Why Germany has long felt a false sense of security and what needs to happen now.
By Angela Köckritz
At the meeting of trade ministers in Brussels, Trade Commissioner Šefčovič proposed speeding up the EU's internal processes for signing and ratifying trade agreements. The trade ministers were optimistic about the trade conflict with the USA.
By Table.Briefings
Hopes are fading in the EU that the US President will largely withdraw his tariffs. In that case, the Europeans could target US goods worth EUR 95 billion euros. Meanwhile, Trump and Starmer announce a trade agreement.
By Till Hoppe
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
