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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

Million Support to Gasless in Moldova

Sweden is providing 100 million kronor to an energy vulnerability fund for Moldova. The money is intended to help households that have been severely affected by Russia's cessation of gas deliveries to the country.

Million Support to Gasless in Moldova

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

In a sudden move, the US aid agency USAID was shut down. Now, Swedish Sida is investigating what consequences the American decision may have, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs against the EU is unfortunate, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). But according to him, Sweden is prepared after the EU "has talked itself together", reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The government is doubling the targeted support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region to 800 million kronor. At the same time, the core support to the refugee organization Unrwa is being abolished.

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) has visited Palestinian areas and demands that more supplies are allowed through to Gaza. Israel as an occupying power has a damned responsibility to also follow international law, he says.

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

The Government has decided on additional humanitarian aid to Gaza of 40 million kronor. The aid, which goes to the UN's children's organization Unicef, will be used, among other things, for supplies during the winter.

New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

Sweden supports Ukraine with 110 million

The Government has decided on a new support package of 110 million kronor to Ukraine's humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine". .

Sweden supports Ukraine with 110 million

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

The EU's large and drawn-out trade agreement with Latin America is getting closer - despite France still saying no. Signing is expected at the summit in Montevideo.

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was to meet South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol on Friday. But since the country has been plunged into political chaos, the trip is cancelled.

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Japan and had planned to visit South Korea together with three other ministers on Thursday. After a military state of emergency has been introduced in South Korea, it is unclear whether the visit can take place.

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises

Magnus Demervall becomes the new CEO of Företagarna, writes the trade organization in a press release. Demervall, who was previously an entrepreneur, chief of staff at the Ministry of Enterprise and active within the Center Party, comes most recently from the role as vice CEO for the Danish energy company Ørsted's Swedish operations.

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Europe's trade ministers are getting nervous ahead of Donald Trump's return as president in the USA. We should not stir up trouble, Sweden urges.

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden continues to contribute with money to three important UN funds linked to the climate transition. But the contribution is being hollowed out, as it is not being adjusted for inflation.

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Sweden will contribute with 200 million kronor to a new fund aimed at supporting countries that are vulnerable to damages and losses related to the climate, the government announces in a press release. .

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Dousa in China: To Criticize Support to Russia

Minister for Aid and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) is traveling to China from November 5 to 8. With this visit, he will be the first Swedish minister to visit China since 2018, according to [Dagens Industri](https://www.

Dousa in China: To Criticize Support to Russia

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

The Swedish government is pausing all direct authority cooperation with Georgia. At the same time, they are allocating 25 million kronor to the country's civil society.

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

New Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

The Government has decided on a new humanitarian aid package to Ukraine of 110 million kronor. The largest part will go towards helping the civilian population during the winter, for example by securing access to heat, electricity, medicine, and water.

New Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

So aid will be tied more closely to migration

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to strengthen the link between migration and aid policy. .

So aid will be tied more closely to migration

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

The EU Commission's announcement to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars has prompted China to threaten with its own tariffs on European export goods. The development worries Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

It has been stormy around Swedish aid in recent years. The government has reduced the budget and it will become more business-oriented – and also benefit Sweden.

Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

Sweden is providing Lebanon with new support of over 80 million kronor. The reason is the critical situation on the ground.

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon