Trade war

US-EU trade deal: Parliament talks resume amid ongoing divisions

The European Parliament’s negotiating team remains divided on key elements of the deal, with a final decision expected next week.

By Antonia Zimmermann

US trade deal: EP rapporteurs decide on implementation

Following a formal suspension of work on the US trade deal, trade politicians in the European Parliament are once again trying to agree on the next steps.

By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann

Trump: “We don't want China to take over Canada”

President Trump has threatened punitive tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian goods if the country signs a trade deal with China. The threats are escalating already strained relations between the neighbors.

By Julia Fiedler

Greenland: EU heads of government extol unity in confrontation with Trump

By János Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel

EU-US trade deal: Implementation officially suspended

As already announced by three parliamentary group leaders, the European Parliament has formally suspended the agreement on tariffs with the US. In a few days, the EU Parliament’s Trade Committee will also discuss measures under the Anti-Coercion Instrument.

By Markus Grabitz

Greenland: António Costa convenes extraordinary EU summit

Following Donald Trump’s threats of fresh tariffs to pressure the EU into accepting a US annexation of Greenland, member states are considering how to respond. An extraordinary EU summit has been convened for Thursday evening; retaliatory tariffs would be possible from February.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Iran: How Beijing is reacting to Trump's tariff threat

China rejects the new US tariff threats against Iran. If Donald Trump were to enforce them, the tariff rate would once again be significantly higher than before the agreement between Trump and Xi Jinping in October.

By Redaktion Table

Trade Council: Lutnick calls for more lenient EU digital rules as a condition for discussion on steel tariffs

During a visit to the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said that the EU should adapt its digital rules. This could then provide the basis for negotiations on US steel tariffs, he said.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

EU-US deal: Trade ministers receive Greer and Lutnick in Brussels

In talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the EU trade ministers will focus on the swift implementation of the trade deal. Higher tariffs against Russia are also on the agenda of the Trade Council.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Ferroalloys: EU approves protective measures for steel supply industry

In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.

By János Allenbach-Ammann