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China's Ministry of Commerce has warned of potential retaliation against the European Union's proposed industrial accelerator law, citing concerns over discriminatory investment barriers for foreign firms.
Trade expert Ignacio García Bercero advises the EU to pursue a conditional agreement with the US, citing ongoing uncertainty regarding the Trump administration's tariff policies as the European Parliament prepares to deliberate on the Turnberry deal.
China has condemned the European Union’s new import-control mechanism targeting polluting products as discriminatory and unfair, and has pledged to take “necessary measures” in response. The move highlights a growing regulatory clash between trade and sustainability goals: while the EU says it seeks to curb pollution embedded in imports, affected exporters view the rules as protectionist. The dispute could prompt diplomatic friction, potential retaliatory actions or legal challenges and create uncertainty for supply chains and companies navigating diverging environmental standards.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Tuesday that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump could be reinstated as early as July at the levels in effect before the Supreme Court largely invalidated them. Bessent noted that because the tariff authority under Section 301 has already been debated in court, business leaders can begin planning and making capital investment decisions. The initiative comes as Trump seeks to rebuild his tariff barrier through other legal grounds after the Supreme Court ruled the use of emergency powers to impose many of those tariffs unconstitutional. Following the cancellation of several global tariffs, the former president instituted a temporary 10% surcharge on various imports, which expires on July 24. Regarding tariffs, the EU says it believes the US will respect the trade agreement signed in July 2025.
The European Union's dependence on China accounts for approximately 12% of total imports.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned today that China is using export restrictions as a tool for political pressure, putting global supply chains at risk.
Ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit, the London government is preparing legislation that will allow for the adoption of European single market rules without the need for parliamentary approval.
A year after 'liberation day', countries looked to new trading partners to bypass Washington's blockades. Studies show that US citizens and companies were the most heavily penalised.
The US President states that the goal is for the majority of pharmaceutical products to be manufactured in the United States.
In Strasbourg, MEPs approved by a large majority a report that aims to bring the European Union closer to Canada
Brussels officials are wary of previous British attempts to “cherry pick” the benefits of the EU while shirking the obligations of membership.
According to Sefcovic, most WTO member countries “understand” the need to reform the organization, but there is not “a sufficient sense of urgency to start achieving results.”
Britain has actively lobbied to form such a steel alliance with the EU.
An overview of the key updates in the European Union's Customs Union reform, focusing on the implementation of a new data platform and the introduction of a 'trusted trader' status.
The feared redirection of Chinese exports to the European Union (EU) due to US tariffs has not yet occurred, although the risk remains, especially for countries with an import profile similar to that of the United States, warns the Banco de Portugal (BdP). In an analysis released this Wednesday, in anticipation of the March 'Economic Bulletin', ...
Renew Europe group wants EU to find allies and stop U.S. and China from coercing trade partners.
The United States has launched an investigation into the economies of 60 countries, including the European Union, Brazil, and Angola, to determine if they have taken sufficient measures to prevent the import of goods produced with forced labour. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that governments have failed to effectively prohibit the entry of such products into their markets, creating an artificial cost advantage for foreign producers. The investigations, conducted under the Trade Act of 1974, aim to determine if these practices place an unreasonable burden on US commerce and could potentially lead to new import tariffs as the administration seeks to replace revenue lost following a Supreme Court ruling against previous emergency economic tariffs.
EU agri-food exports totalled 238.4 billion euros in 2025, a 1% increase compared to 2024. Meanwhile, imports rose by 15 billion euros, an increase of 9%.
European Commission fires back after Washington launches trade probes against that could result in new tariffs.
European governments and businesses are seeking new trading partners and supply-chain options beyond the US and China.
In a context where the rules of international trade are being rewritten and the major powers are seeking new partnerships, what role does the free trade agreement between the European Union and India play? This topic was analysed by Pedro Carreira Garcia, a journalist in Expresso's Economy section. Listen to the new episode of Economia dia a dia, Expresso's daily podcast, hosted by Juliana Simões.
Casa do Azeite warns that the EU–India deal could reduce costs or trade barriers, making Portuguese olive oil more affordable and easier to obtain for consumers.
Jacob Jensen, a tariff specialist at the American Action Forum, says Europe and Canada have already begun to show they want to establish alternative trade partnerships “far away from the United States”.
European companies are seeking to reduce China's role in global supply chains in response to restrictions on the sale of essential raw materials, a report from the EU Chamber of Commerce in China said today.
Lawmakers are divided on whether to play hardball with Washington or to ratify the deal to smooth trade relations.
A formal announcement is expected to take place this Tuesday, according to the Indian Commerce Secretary.
India may reduce customs duties on cars exported by the EU as part of a trade deal being finalised. Electric vehicles will have to wait a further five years.
Home South America Trade Agreement Trade Agreement The Mercosur trade bloc and the European Union (EU) signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in Asunción on 17 January 2026.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, today welcomed what he described as a 'positive' backtrack by US President Donald Trump on tariff threats against European countries prompted by the United States' interest in Greenland, and called for the 'effective stabilisation' of transatlantic relations.
