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The Government Establishes a "Customs Hotline" for Companies

The Government is to create a kind of customs hotline for companies that feel uncertainty about the USA's trade tariffs. .
The Government Establishes a "Customs Hotline" for Companies

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

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

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

Sweden Secures Tariff Exemption for Key Industrial Goods

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. .
Sweden Secures Tariff Exemption for Key Industrial Goods

White House Dismisses Reports of Trump Tariff Pause as Fake News

The White House press secretary says that reports of President Donald Trump considering a tariff pause are "fake news", reports CNBC. .
White House Dismisses Reports of Trump Tariff Pause as Fake News

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

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 Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

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.
Dousa Prioritizes Negotiations Over Retaliation in EU-US Tariff Dispute

Minister Warns of Global Trade Impact as China Hits Back at US Tariffs

China has responded to Donald Trump with a message. The Asian superpower is imposing an additional 34 percent tariff on American goods.
Minister Warns of Global Trade Impact as China Hits Back at US Tariffs

Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

The Government warns that the USA's tariffs can affect the economy. They can lead to lower economic growth in the short term.
Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

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

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

Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Sweden is trying, together with Norway and the Netherlands, to get clarity on what will happen to a total of 15 million dollars, equivalent to 152 million kronor, which has been paid into the American aid agency Usaid. .
Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor.
Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.
EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The Minister on Trump's Tariff Threats: EU Must Respond

On Wednesday, they are expected to come into force – the US's 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum. At the same time, the EU's trade ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the EU's competitiveness.
The Minister on Trump's Tariff Threats: EU Must Respond

Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Against the background of "the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza", the government has decided on a new support package of 300 million kronor, targeted at the civilian population on the Strip. .
Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

On Wednesday next week, 25-percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium will be introduced – if President Donald Trump gets his way. And he has hinted at much more than that.
Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

Sweden may change its aid after USA's announcement

The Government may come to reprioritize aid to the surrounding world if it turns out that the USA's planned cuts in its aid hit too hard on areas that are important to Sweden, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to Sveriges Radio Ekot. .
Sweden may change its aid after USA's announcement

Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

The USA will introduce penalty tariffs of 25 percent on products from the EU, announces President Donald Trump. The EU intends to respond "firmly".
Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

Million Support to Ukrainian Culture

The Ukrainian Institute in Sweden receives nine million kronor from the government to preserve and strengthen Ukrainian culture. .
Million Support to Ukrainian Culture

Doubts about US tariffs: Several cards to play

If the EU needs to respond to the US's announced tariffs, there is a great unity among the member states, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). It is clear that we have several cards to play, he says to TT.
Doubts about US tariffs: Several cards to play

Trump's Steel Tariffs Only Weeks Away

USA's President Donald Trump signs a presidential order on tariffs of 25 percent on imports of steel and aluminium. They are expected to affect all countries, including Sweden.
Trump's Steel Tariffs Only Weeks Away

Wait and See – EU's Response to Trump's Tariff Threats

Wait and see what happens, is the EU's stance when it comes to the new US tariffs on steel and aluminum of 25 percent that President Donald Trump has threatened with over the weekend. Before the EU responds, both the EU and the Swedish government want to see clearer announcements about the US tariffs.
Wait and See – EU's Response to Trump's Tariff Threats
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