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

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

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

Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

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.

Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact

EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

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. .

EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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. .

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

Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

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's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

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.

Trump Announces 20 Percent Tariffs on EU Goods

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

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.

Hungary Plans ICC Exit as Netanyahu Visits Budapest

Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

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.

Volvo and Major Automakers Fined 458 Million Euros for Cartel Involvement

German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

The European Parliament lifts the immunity of the German AFD member Petr Bystron, who is being investigated in his home country for sharing a photomontage with a Nazi greeting. Bystron is being investigated for a social media post from 2022 where he welcomed the replacement of Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, reports the news agency AFP.

German EU Politician Faces Probe Over Controversial Nazi Greeting Post

EU Criticizes China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

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 Criticizes China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

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.

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

Central Asian Nations Resolve Fergana Valley Dispute

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

Central Asian Nations Resolve Fergana Valley Dispute

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

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).

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

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

The Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working on different levels to bring home the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who has been arrested in Turkey, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). Getting Joakim to come home is the highest priority for the Government.

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Marine Le Pen's dream of becoming president risks being crushed. Fraud with EU funds can disqualify the French far-right's figurehead from future elections.

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Netanyahu Heads to EU Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the EU shortly despite being subject to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). .

Netanyahu Heads to EU Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Juice and jeans are okay. But many other goods need to be exempted in the EU's response to the USA in the escalated trade war.

Sweden Seeks to Shield Key Goods from EU-US Tariff Clash

Frederiksen Calls Vance's Criticism of Denmark Unfair During Greenland Visit

During a lightning visit to Greenland, USA's Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark's handling of the island – words that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen did not appreciate. "We have stood side by side with the Americans in difficult situations.

Frederiksen Calls Vance's Criticism of Denmark Unfair During Greenland Visit

EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

An agreement in the EU parliament has led to confusion: Will Swedish 15-year-olds be allowed to drive A-tractors at 45 kilometers per hour in the future? No, is the answer. Here, TT clarifies the concepts.

EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief

Russia's and Turkey's presidents are said to have discussed a possible agreement regarding the Black Sea. .

Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

The goal is clear: to win the peace, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after yet another top meeting on Ukraine. An international support force is now being planned under French and British leadership.

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

US Car Tariffs Threaten Swedish Auto Industry, Warns Dousa

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is introducing 25-percent tariffs on all vehicles and vehicle components manufactured outside the USA from April 3 and May 3, respectively. We want to avoid such a scenario, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

US Car Tariffs Threaten Swedish Auto Industry, Warns Dousa