Starting in October, the US plans to introduce drastic port fees on Chinese vessels and shipping companies. Chinese containers and other components could also soon be charged. US President Trump hopes to stimulate American shipbuilding. But there are doubts whether this can be achieved.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The transatlantic trade conflict is becoming a political and economic challenge for the EU. European solidarity is needed, write the authors Alask Berg, Etienne Höra and Arthur Leichthammer.
By Experts Table.Briefings
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 multinational steel group ArcelorMittal wants to cut up to 600 jobs in France. In response, France intends to step up efforts to protect the European market from Chinese steel.
By Ning Wang
Violations of European product safety regulations have multiplied, partly due to increasing Chinese imports from online retailers. The Commission is looking into centralizing the enforcement of consumer protection law.
By Table.Briefings
During the US moratorium on EU tariffs, the European states must negotiate as one, write Holger Bingmann and Oliver Wieck from the German representation of the International Chamber of Commerce in a guest article for Table.Briefings. At the same time, all trading partners should be invited to talks.
By Redaktion Table
While imports of Chinese EVs are declining, the number of Chinese hybrid cars entering the EU has increased sevenfold within a year. China has increased export volumes and lowered prices across various product categories. The figures demonstrate how complicated a joint approach between the EU and China could become.
By Table.Briefings
The latest talks held by Trade Commissioner Šefčovič have not resulted in any concrete progress. The EU believes the ball is in Washington's court.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission wants to remain firm in the negotiations with Beijing on countervailing duties on electric cars. "Our concerns about Chinese overcapacity are currently becoming even more serious," it says.
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
