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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

Wed 9 Apr 2025 19:30 CEST

The USA is pausing tariffs for 90 days for countries that have not introduced retaliatory tariffs against the country, writes President Donald Trump on Truth Social. According to the White House, the pause is "universal" and thus also applies to the EU

Trade Tensions Escalate: Timeline of Recent Tariff Developments

Trade Tensions Escalate: Timeline of Recent Tariff Developments

Wed 9 Apr 2025 17:35 CEST

The global customs war is in full swing. How did we end up here? And what new penalty fees can be expected in the near future? This is a timeline of what has happened and what is to come

EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

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EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

Wed 9 Apr 2025 15:08 CEST

The EU member states say a resounding yes to responding to the US tariffs - but open up for stopping the trade war "at any time". "Tariffs can start being collected from April 15", announces the EU Commission

EU Cities Boost Investment in Emission Reduction Efforts

EU Cities Boost Investment in Emission Reduction Efforts

Wed 9 Apr 2025 12:37 CEST

Sweden Secures Tariff Exemption for Key Industrial Goods

Sweden Secures Tariff Exemption for Key Industrial Goods

Tue 8 Apr 2025 17:14 CEST

Kaolin, an important commodity in Swedish industry, is exempted from the EU tariffs that are to respond to the American duties on steel and aluminium from Europe, according to the government.

UK Faces Lower Tariffs Than EU in US Trade Dispute

UK Faces Lower Tariffs Than EU in US Trade Dispute

Tue 8 Apr 2025 11:33 CEST

Great Britain is not hit as hard by the American tariffs, even in comparison with allies. As the EU goes into battle and China strikes back with force, Keir Starmer's government chooses to lie low

EU Prepares Counter Tariffs as Trade Tensions with US Escalate

EU Prepares Counter Tariffs as Trade Tensions with US Escalate

Tue 8 Apr 2025 09:56 CEST

Thousands of goods are hit with tariffs in the EU's first counterstrike in the trade war with the USA. Step two is already being prepared – at the same time as frustration is growing over the difficulty of getting real negotiations started

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

Mon 7 Apr 2025 20:50 CEST

The EU Commission proposes 25-percent tariffs on a large number of American goods, but not to the value previously announced. This according to a document that the news agency Reuters has taken part of

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

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EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

Mon 7 Apr 2025 11:15 CEST

The EU wants to negotiate with the USA – but is preparing for countermeasures. On Wednesday, a first list of retaliatory tariffs will be voted on

EU Considers Tariffs on US Goods: Alcohol, Tech, and More at Risk

EU Considers Tariffs on US Goods: Alcohol, Tech, and More at Risk

Mon 7 Apr 2025 05:15 CEST

The EU is considering how to respond in the trade war. Among the union's weapons is a nearly 100-page long list of American goods that can be targeted

Economist Warns US Tariffs Echo 1930s Trade War Risks

Economist Warns US Tariffs Echo 1930s Trade War Risks

Sun 6 Apr 2025 21:29 CEST

The latest days' escalation towards a trade war, following the US's announcement of aggressive trade tariffs, resembles what happened during the Great Depression of the 1930s. It is an exact parallel to the first years of the Great Depression, says Simon Johnson, recipient of the economics prize in memory of Alfred Nobel, in SVT

Over 50 Nations Seek Tariff Talks as US Markets React to New Policies

Over 50 Nations Seek Tariff Talks as US Markets React to New Policies

Sun 6 Apr 2025 10:07 CEST

The USA's Finance Minister Scott Bessent dismisses that President Donald Trump's new import tariffs are on their way to driving the country's economy into a recession. He also says that over 50 countries have made contact and want to negotiate about the tariffs

Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

Sat 5 Apr 2025 18:07 CEST

Eggs, chicken and furniture from the USA may become more expensive if the EU introduces countermeasures against Trump's tariffs. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) would rather sit down at the negotiating table

US Tariffs Challenge Swedish Firms, Sparking Concerns and Opportunities

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US Tariffs Challenge Swedish Firms, Sparking Concerns and Opportunities

Sat 5 Apr 2025 07:20 CEST

Swedish companies will be affected by the USA's new tariffs. All these storm clouds - one feels bad thinking about it, says small business owner Johanna Olofsson

EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

Fri 4 Apr 2025 11:00 CEST

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Fri 4 Apr 2025 05:45 CEST

Despite the fact that the EU does not want a trade war with the USA, certain American goods may still be subject to tariffs and become more expensive for Swedish consumers. This could be, for example, orange juice, peanut butter, bourbon, but also steel, says Pia Fromlet, euro economist at bank SEB

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