Demand for steel has developed worse than expected. This will be taken into account when recalibrating the protective measures.
By Table.Briefings
The retaliatory measures in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs are not due to come into force until mid-April. The original plan was for the first part to come into force on April 1.
By Till Hoppe
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
US tariffs on steel and aluminum came into force on Wednesday. The EU Commission wants to respond with tariffs on whisky from the USA, among other things. US President Trump reacted angrily – and now wants to target wine and other drinks from the EU.
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
If the USA introduces tariffs on steel and aluminum on Wednesday, the EU Commission will react quickly with countermeasures. The trade conflict is likely to put further strain on tense relations.
By Table.Briefings
The EU wants to strengthen the "strategic partnership" with South Africa at the summit in Cape Town. The plan is more than just a sign of solidarity with the country, which is particularly affected by the Trump administration's cuts to USAID.
By Stephan Israel
Trump plans to issue a US executive order demanding port fees from ships that have a connection to China. This would affect all shipping companies worldwide that use Chinese-built freighters.
By Ning Wang
The EU Commission regrets the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. In Germany, the VDA warns of the impact of potential tariffs against the EU on suppliers.
By Redaktion Table
In the EU free trade agreements with Mercosur and Mexico, the part relating to trade is to be separated out in order to facilitate ratification, says Bernd Lange, Chairman of the Trade Committee in the European Parliament. This means that the procedure should be the same as for the former agreement with Chile.
By Table.Briefings
