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China and EU to hold top-level meeting in July
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China and EU to hold top-level meeting in July

EU Considers Taxing US Tech Giants if Trade Talks Falter
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EU Considers Taxing US Tech Giants if Trade Talks Falter

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement
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EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs, the EU and China have plans for closer economic cooperation.
EU Halts Retaliatory Tariffs on US for 90 Days, Seeks Negotiations
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EU Halts Retaliatory Tariffs on US for 90 Days, Seeks Negotiations

The EU is putting its retaliatory tariffs against the USA on hold for three months – but continues to plan for more. "If negotiations are not successful, our countermeasures will come into force", warns Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15
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EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

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
Pharma Industry Warns EU of US Tariff Impact on Investment Shift
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Pharma Industry Warns EU of US Tariff Impact on Investment Shift

The European pharmaceutical industry is warning the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the Trump administration's tariffs could be the starting shot for a wave of relocation of production, research, and development from the EU to the USA.
EU Prepares Counter Tariffs as Trade Tensions with US Escalate
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EU Prepares Counter Tariffs as Trade Tensions with US Escalate

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
Trump Dismisses EU's Zero Tariff Offer, Cites Unfair Trade Practices
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Trump Dismisses EU's Zero Tariff Offer, Cites Unfair Trade Practices

The EU's proposal from February on zero tariffs on American industrial goods, including cars, is rejected by the US President Donald Trump. The European Union has behaved very, very badly towards us, he says
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

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 Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties
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EU Commits 12 Billion Euros to Boost Central Asia Ties

Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement
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Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Winter time for the global trading system and great uncertainty. This is how experts describe the situation after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday
EU Prepares Countermeasures as US Tariffs Threaten Global Economy
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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.
Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War
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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
Kristersson: EU Ready to Tackle US Tariffs Together
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Kristersson: EU Ready to Tackle US Tariffs Together

The EU and Sweden are well-prepared for US President Donald Trump's tariffs. We will respond jointly in the EU, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT
Trump Warns EU and Canada of Higher Tariffs Over Economic Moves
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Trump Warns EU and Canada of Higher Tariffs Over Economic Moves

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, warns the EU against cooperating with Canada and threatens to introduce even higher tariffs against the countries if they try to harm the US economy.
Trump's Vehicle Tariffs Spark EU Regret and Market Reactions
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Trump's Vehicle Tariffs Spark EU Regret and Market Reactions

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is introducing 25-percent tariffs on all vehicles manufactured outside the USA from April 2. The Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, "deeply regrets" the decision
EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness
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EU Urges 3-Day Supply Prep for Crisis Readiness

Make sure to have supplies at home for at least 72 hours, in case a crisis occurs. The warning comes from the EU in a new strategy for better preparedness for both war and disasters
Fishing Dispute Threatens UK-EU Defense Cooperation
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Fishing Dispute Threatens UK-EU Defense Cooperation

The United Kingdom may need to make concessions on fishing to become part of the EU's large military buildup.
EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy
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EU Unveils Readiness 2030: A New Era for European Defense Strategy

A decisive moment for Europe's security, says the EU Commission, which is now presenting its major white paper on future defense. "Readiness 2030" is the plan that will secure Europe
The EU base in Denmark: "Standing up" for Greenland
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The EU base in Denmark: "Standing up" for Greenland

Europe will always stand up for independence and territorial integrity, promises EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a keynote speech in Denmark.
Multi-billion support to the new Syria
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Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Syria receives 5. 8 billion euros, equivalent to nearly 64 billion Swedish kronor, in support to help the war-torn country
China is laughing at Trump's trade war
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China is laughing at Trump's trade war

The USA's trade war with Europe delights China, says EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations
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After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce punitive tariffs of 200 percent on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the EU. This has led the Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to open up for negotiations
EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"
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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
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