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Janos Allenbach-Ammann

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MFF: Jacques Delors Centre paper defends Commission proposal

A new study by the Jacques Delors Centre gives a positive assessment of the MFF reform proposed by the Commission. The study emphasizes that strengthening common spending priorities is particularly important.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann

Der Eingang zum WTO-Hauptsitz in Genf
Talk of the town | WTO

US trade deal: How the EU is saying goodbye to the WTO

Despite the European Commission’s claims to the contrary, the deal with the United States clearly violates WTO principles, which the EU normally pledges to defend.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann

News | Handelsstreit

US customs dispute: EU puts together countermeasure packages

The EU Commission wants to combine the two countermeasure packages and introduce them together if the US government makes good on its warning to drastically increase the flat-rate tariffs. Meanwhile, the member states are discussing the use of the anti-duty instrument.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann

Ursula von der Leyen und Donald Trump schütteln die Hände
Topic of the Day | Handelsstreit

US trade: Brussels and Washington interpret agreement differently

Two days after the deal between the EU Commission and the US government, both sides contradict each other in their interpretation of several key points. A joint declaration aims to provide clarity by the end of the week.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann

Donald Trump und Ursula von der Leyen beim G7-Gipfel in Kanada im Juni 2025.
News | Handelsstreit

Tariff dispute with Trump: EU Commission sees rapprochement

Both sides could agree on a tariff of 15 percent for most products. The EU states could probably live with this – but the final decision lies with the US President. The EU is already preparing for failure.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann, Till Hoppe

Donald Trump und Ursula von der Leyen beim G7-Gipfel in Kanada im Juni 2025.
News | Handelsstreit

Zollstreit mit Trump: EU-Kommission sieht Annäherung

Beide Seiten könnten sich auf einen Zollsatz von 15 Prozent für die meisten Produkte einigen. Damit könnten die EU-Staaten wohl leben – doch die finale Entscheidung liegt beim US-Präsidenten. Die EU rüstet sich bereits für ein Scheitern.

Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann, Till Hoppe