Trade war • Table.Briefings

April 14th, 2026

Hormuz blockade: Beijing condemns the US

China has blasted the US blockade of Iranian ports as “dangerous and irresponsible.” Beijing is threatening retaliatory measures if Trump imposes 50% tariffs on goods from China.

By Angela Köckritz

Handshake between Donald Trump, on the right and Ursula von der Leyen. They agreed on a political deal to stabilise EU-US trade relations and ease global competitiveness concerns.

News | Trade war

April 14th, 2026

US trade deal: Start of trilateral negotiations

EU institutions are launching negotiations on the implementation of the US trade agreement. While the Council is seeking a rapid reduction in tariffs on US goods, the Parliament wants to link the reductions to stricter conditions.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Trade war

April 13th, 2026

US trade deal: EU institutions hold talks

The European Parliament and the Council are holding their first discussions on tariff cuts under the US trade deal. The Council is pushing for swift implementation, while Parliament wants to make the concessions conditional.

By Antonia Zimmermann

Feature | Trade war

March 27th, 2026

US trade deal: European Parliament sets conditions for agreement

The European Parliament has approved tariff reductions on US imports, but subject to certain conditions. The approval paves the way for further negotiations with the Council and the Commission.

By Antonia Zimmermann and Manuel Berkel

Lange_Bernd: Handelsstrategien mit China

News | Trade war

March 20th, 2026

US-EU trade deal: European Parliament trade committee votes to implement the agreement

The European Parliament’s trade committee approved tariff reductions on US products, subject to strict conditions. The measures are temporary and will only take effect if Washington fulfills all of its obligations.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Trade war

March 18th, 2026

US trade deal: EP to vote this week

The parliamentary negotiating team wants to make reducing European tariffs on US products subject to new conditions.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Trade

March 17th, 2026

Trade talks: Beijing and Washington are putting issues on the back burner

Controversial issues in trade talks between the world's largest economies are to be separated from less sensitive areas. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has confirmed the postponement of his trip to China.

By Manuel Liu

Feature | Trade war

March 13th, 2026

US trade deal: EU promises “resolute” response to any violations by the US

Following a new US trade investigation, the EU is demanding to know how this will impact on its trade deal with the US – and threatening countermeasures.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Trade war

March 12th, 2026

Trade: US threatens China and the EU with new tariffs

The US government has launched a new trade investigation targeting 16 countries and regions – including China and the European Union – a move that could lead to fresh tariffs by this summer.

By Redaktion Table

Feature | Trade policy

March 11th, 2026

Trans-Pacific trade bloc: Why the EU is pushing for greater cooperation

In light of tensions with the US and China, the EU is seeking to diversity its trading partners. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with twelve members and accounting for 13% of global GDP, could play an important role in this.

By Antonia Zimmermann