As controversial as the Mercosur agreement is, it offers more advantages than disadvantages for both continents, says economics professor Clara Brandi. It is not just about tariffs and environmental protection. It would also reduce geopolitical dependencies.
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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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Donald Trump wants to impose tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminum. Alarm bells are ringing in the already ailing European steel industry. Not only the USA, but also other countries could become a problem for the EU steel industry.
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In a new report, the EU Commission concludes that European manufacturers of medical devices are being discriminated against in the Chinese procurement market. It now examines whether to restrict market access for Chinese medical devices under the International Procurement Instrument.
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In order to obtain more environmental policy commitments from the Mercosur states, the EU Commission agreed to a compensation mechanism in the dispute settlement procedure. Its scope of application remains controversial, particularly with regard to the deforestation regulation and CBAM.
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The EU possesses a range of instruments to respond to protectionist US trade policy. The pivotal question will be whether the member states can agree on a common approach. Chinese pressure could divide the EU.
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As US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick is likely to become one of the central figures for an issue that is particularly close to the heart of future US President Donald Trump: the imposition of tariffs. Lutnick has already verbally targeted China, but Europe could also be in for some difficult years.
By julian heissler
French farmers are mobilizing against the EU-Mercosur agreement and are receiving support from the entire political spectrum in the country. However, the search for allies in Europe is proving difficult for Paris.
By Claire Stam
It is one of the tasks that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set herself for the new mandate: a reform of public procurement. The German construction industry hopes that the revision of the current rules will lead to fairer competition for European companies.
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Brussels has been debating the abolition of the customs exemption for some time. Now two German states have also joined the debate and are calling for the plan to be implemented quickly.
By Amelie Richter
