Donald Trump wants to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50 percent. If necessary, the EU Commission wants to take countermeasures earlier than planned.
By Redaktion Table
A US federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, after a lower court ruling had declared them unlawful and ordered them to be halted.
By Leonardo Pape
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 USA has stepped up the pressure in the race with China for AI leadership. New guidelines penalize the use of Huawei chips.
By Jörn Petring
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
Li had just been appointed as the country’s new trade representative. At the US-China Economic Summit in Switzerland, the seasoned diplomat successfully demonstrated his negotiation skills. In the coming weeks, he will play a prominent role in shaping Sino-American relations.
By Redaktion Table
On Monday, the US and China agreed on a 90-day tariff pause. Now, Xi Jinping has addressed the trade dispute publicly for the first time. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is willing to speak with Xi at the end of the week.
By Emily Kossak
China and the USA are willing to compromise. However, this respite in the tariff dispute does not solve the problem. There are appeals from the People's Republic to planning-hungry European companies: "Don't rush into anything!"
By Marcel Grzanna
China exported more than expected in April despite the announced US tariffs. This could strengthen Beijing's negotiating position in the short term. However, the import data does not bode well for China's domestic consumption.
By Manuel Liu
The trade talks in Geneva between China and the USA have borne their first fruits, raising hopes of détente. An initial tariff agreement is expected to be announced on Monday. The stakes remain high for Europe and the German export industry in particular.
By Fabian Peltsch
