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USA

Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that the purchasing of Russian oil by some NATO allies was "shocking", and said it "greatly weakens" NATO's negotiating position and bargaining power over Russia.

13/09/2025

Economy

Mexico to place 50% tariff on Chinese cars after US lobbying

The announcement comes as Washington places pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum to crack down on Chinese industry in Mexico.

11/09/2025

Economy

President Trump tells EU to place 100% tariffs on India and China

Trump is lobbying the EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China, two major importers of Russian oil, to pressure Putin to end his war in Ukraine.

10/09/2025

Economy

China's export growth slows amid US trade tensions

China's exports in August grew at the slowest pace since the January-February period, when they rose just 2.3%.

08/09/2025

Economy

Trump asks Supreme Court to take up tariffs case and reverse ruling

It's the latest in a series of Trump administration appeals to a Supreme Court he helped shape, and one that is expected to put a centerpiece of the president's trade policy before the justices.

04/09/2025

Economy

Trump’s tariffs knocked down by federal appeals court. What now?

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump went too far when he declared national emergencies to justify imposing sweeping import taxes on almost every country on earth.

01/09/2025

EU Decoded

Can the EU economy withstand the trade deal with the US?

"It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duties. We analyse the impact of the "America First" imperative on the European economy.

26/08/2025

Economy

Portugal's CTT suspends postal service of goods to the US

The Portuguese company said the measure comes into force Tuesday 26 August.

26/08/2025

Business

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy European coffee firm JDE Peet’s in €16bn deal

As part of the deal strategy, the companies will break up their coffee and soft-drinks units.

25/08/2025

Economy

Von der Leyen defends agreement with Trump on duties

Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated that the agreement on tariffs between the EU and the US was a 'conscious decision' that avoided a trade war.

24/08/2025

Economy

Germany’s GDP contraction worse than expected after tariff boost

The economy had seen a slight uptick at the start of this year as businesses sought to get ahead of tariffs, but the country has now slipped back into contraction territory.

22/08/2025

Economy

Japan's economy holds steady at half-year mark despite Trump tariffs

The country's GDP grew in the second quarter thanks to a rush of pre-tariff exports and a glut of international tourists.

15/08/2025

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

15/08/2025

Economy

German economic sentiment tumbles as EU–US trade deal underwhelms

Germany’s economic sentiment fell sharply in August, with the ZEW index dropping to 34.7 as experts reacted negatively to the EU–US trade deal. Key industries like chemicals and autos were hit, while eurozone sentiment also weakened.

12/08/2025

USA

US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs go into effect

The move comes after Washington paused its "reciprocal tariffs" for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US.

07/08/2025

Economy

India attacks US and Europe's 'double standards' in trade with Russia

India criticised countries trading with Russia while targeting India. EU trade with Russia hit €67.5bn in 2024. Trump threatened tariffs on Indian goods, escalating tensions.

06/08/2025

Business

Tariffs: 'Economic blow' for Switzerland coming if no new deal with US

The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, its largest market for its exports of pharmaceuticals, watches, machinery and chocolate.

05/08/2025

Business

Tariff showdown threatens populist alliance between Trump and Modi

Once allies during the populist wave launched in Trump's first term, the US president and Indian PM Narendra Modi are now on a collision course over tariffs and Washington’s warming ties with Pakistan.

05/08/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation holds at 2% as the euro slumps against the dollar

Eurozone inflation held steady at 2% in July, easing pressure on the ECB. The euro is on track for its worst week since 2022 amid trade tensions and strong US data.

01/08/2025

Europe News

Customs duties: What will be the impact on European consumers?

The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs on American products.

30/07/2025