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EU Prepares Trade Countermeasures as US Tariffs Loom

EU Prepares Trade Countermeasures as US Tariffs Loom

Thu 3 Apr 2025 19:17 CEST

The EU has prepared the so-called trade bazooka, which after the USA announced its tariffs now risks being fired. We are in a trade war, says Per Altenberg, trade policy analyst at the National Board of Trade

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

Thu 3 Apr 2025 17:57 CEST

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies.

Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

Thu 3 Apr 2025 17:33 CEST

Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

Thu 3 Apr 2025 15:29 CEST

The Government warns that the USA's tariffs can affect the economy. They can lead to lower economic growth in the short term

Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support

Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support

Thu 3 Apr 2025 15:07 CEST

Serbian students are starting on Thursday a 1300 kilometers bike ride to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg to draw attention to the recent protests in the country.

EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

EU Parliament Approves Delay in Key Sustainability Rules

Thu 3 Apr 2025 13:21 CEST

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

Thu 3 Apr 2025 12:41 CEST

Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

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Rubio Affirms US Commitment to NATO, Calls for Increased Defense Spending

Thu 3 Apr 2025 10:27 CEST

""Hysteria" says the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the doubts on the country's continued commitment to Nato. At the same time, the demands are repeated to allocate corresponding five percent of GDP to defence – also for the USA

Gaza Blockade Endangers Pregnant Women and Newborns, Says Save the Children

Gaza Blockade Endangers Pregnant Women and Newborns, Says Save the Children

Thu 3 Apr 2025 09:00 CEST

Mothers' and newborns' lives are in danger under Israel's blockade of emergency aid to Gaza, writes Save the Children. No supplies have entered Gaza in the last month

Kristersson Urges Action Over US Tariffs, Calls for EU-US Trade Talks

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Kristersson Urges Action Over US Tariffs, Calls for EU-US Trade Talks

Thu 3 Apr 2025 08:20 CEST

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the US tariff decision as serious but not unexpected. This is bad for world trade

Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

Thu 3 Apr 2025 07:49 CEST

Many Swedish fund and stock savers wake up to gloomy messages after USA's president Donald Trump announced comprehensive tariffs. It is not time to sell off stocks or funds that have gone down due to the tariffs, at least not within the coming weeks, says economist Shoka Åhrman

EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

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EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

Thu 3 Apr 2025 05:30 CEST

The EU wants to negotiate with Donald Trump but is also ready to respond to the US's powerful import tariffs, announces the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Thu 3 Apr 2025 01:40 CEST

Donald Trump's tariffs imply a fundamental change for global trade that will weaken the West, warns the US's allies. Even from China, harsh criticism is coming

Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

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Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

Wed 2 Apr 2025 23:34 CEST

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank

Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Wed 2 Apr 2025 23:19 CEST

Sweden is well prepared, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) since USA's President Donald Trump has given notice of, among other things, 20-percent tariffs on goods from the EU.

Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

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Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

Wed 2 Apr 2025 22:54 CEST

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank

Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

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Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

Wed 2 Apr 2025 22:21 CEST

The USA is introducing tariffs of 20 percent on goods from the EU, announces President Donald Trump at a press conference. He also confirms that the USA is introducing tariffs of 25 percent on all foreign-built vehicles

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Wed 2 Apr 2025 14:28 CEST

Hungary is expected to announce that the country is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reports The Times of Israel. The message is believed to come in connection with war crime accused Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Budapest

Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

Tue 1 Apr 2025 16:56 CEST

The EU has imposed fines totaling 458 million euros, equivalent to approximately 4. 9 billion kronor, on 15 vehicle manufacturers and the industry's employer organization (ACEA) for participating in a cartel

German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

Tue 1 Apr 2025 15:54 CEST

EU Criticizes China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

EU Criticizes China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

Tue 1 Apr 2025 05:52 CEST

China is conducting extensive and provocative military exercises off Taiwan's coast. The EU is urging the parties to "exercise restraint", while the US wants to see "peace"

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

Mon 31 Mar 2025 21:47 CEST

The EU welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria. This is stated by the Union's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a statement

Central Asian Nations Resolve Fergana Valley Dispute

Central Asian Nations Resolve Fergana Valley Dispute

Mon 31 Mar 2025 17:07 CEST

Three countries in Central Asia have signed an agreement to divide a disputed valley, the Fergana Valley.

EU Stands Firm Against Trump's Tariff Threats, Says Swedish Minister

EU Stands Firm Against Trump's Tariff Threats, Says Swedish Minister

Mon 31 Mar 2025 16:29 CEST

The American "Liberation Day" is approaching, according to Donald Trump. But the EU will not back down in the face of the president's tariff threats, claims Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)