EU responds firmly to Trump's tariffs and warns of 'dangerous spiral' that could lead to suspension of trade agreement with the US

German automotive industry calls for "rapid opening of negotiations" between EU and US

The German automotive industry called today for the “rapid opening of negotiations” between the United States and the European Union (EU), after the US President announced 25% tariffs on cars and trucks.

European Parliament again delays green light for EU–US trade agreement

The European Parliament has again failed to give the “green light” to the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. After freezing approval last week in response to threats of additional tariffs on European countries over Greenland, the Parliament has now postponed a new vote until 4 February...

European Council: António Costa welcomes Trump's retreat on tariffs

An extraordinary meeting of the European Council ended a few minutes ago. The leaders were analysing the tension with the United States over Greenland.

"We are ready to defend ourselves against any form of coercion": Costa responds to Trump's threats

The President of the European Council, António Costa, said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs represent a challenge to the security and principles of the European Union, and said the Union is ready to defend itself against “any form of coercion”.

Portugal in favour of a European response to Trump's tariffs

Portugal supports a European response to the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump targeting countries that oppose US control of Greenland, the Foreign Minister said in parliament today.

Political prisoners in Venezuela: diplomatic actions left ambassador at 'risk of expulsion', says Rangel

The Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, believes the resumption of flights between Portugal and Caracas is imminent. Regarding Trump's tariffs, he calls for a European response.

Brussels says Washington's tariffs are a mistake

The President of the European Commission says the United States' additional tariffs are a mistake. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ursula von der Leyen pledged to work with the White House on Arctic security.

Portugal backs European response to Trump's tariffs in the Greenland case

Rangel says the imposition of tariffs jeopardises the previous agreement between the US administration and the EU.

12:00 — EU vows firm response if Trump raises tariffs

The European Union says it will take a firm response, including possible countermeasures, if US President Donald Trump increases import tariffs, EU officials warn.

Commission under pressure to use the commercial 'nuclear option' against the US

For the first time, France and Germany are aligned on the possible activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Portugal calls for a 'united' and 'strong' response against the US

'There are lines that must not be crossed and the sovereignty of states is one of them,' the finance minister said in Brussels. This week MEPs are due to debate the tariffs that Trump is threatening to impose.

Sarmento calls for a "strong response" to Trump. Portugal is in a "robust" position to face new tariffs

Portugal is in a “very robust” position to withstand a potential negative shock resulting from any new tariffs Donald Trump may announce against the European Union (EU). Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento says Europe should deliver a “united and strong response” because a line has been crossed...

Greenland: Portugal calls for 'a united and fairly strong' response to US threats

The Portuguese Government called for a 'united and fairly strong' response from the European Union (EU) to threats by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on some EU member states for opposing US control of Greenland.

Europe prepares €93 billion 'commercial bazooka' in retaliation for Trump's threat to annex Greenland

The European Union may also restrict US companies' access to the European market ahead of crucial talks in Davos. On Saturday, Donald Trump said the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on goods originating from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland from 1 February.

Centeno says Frankfurt and Brussels should 'coordinate policies' in response to US tariffs

EU policymakers in Frankfurt and Brussels should help companies in the bloc adapt to Donald Trump's 'use of tariffs as a weapon', says Mário Centeno, former governor of the Bank of Portugal (BdP) and one of six candidates in the race to replace the Spaniard Luis de ...

Stock markets in the red as tensions between the US and Europe escalate

European markets opened lower on Monday, with the Euro Stoxx 600 down 1.24%. Trump threatens to impose 10% tariffs (rising to 25% in June) on European countries that do not support the 'sale' of Greenland to the US.

"Don't doubt it" — Ireland says the EU will "obviously" retaliate against new US tariffs

EU ambassadors are expected to meet in an emergency session this Sunday to assess the bloc's response to Donald Trump's threats and may decide to activate the European anti-coercion mechanism.

EU anti-coercion instrument invoked by Macron dates from 2023 and has never been used

The European Union's anti-coercion instrument, which French President Emmanuel Macron will ask to be activated today if Donald Trump's threats of additional customs tariffs are carried out, was adopted in June 2023 but has never been used.

EU ambassadors hold emergency meeting

Ambassadors of the European Union member states will hold an urgent meeting on Sunday to discuss relations with the United States, following the announcement of tariffs on eight European countries.

EU ambassadors to meet urgently on Sunday after tariff announcement

The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union's member states has been convened for an extraordinary meeting this Sunday.

US European allies 'are, at this moment, going through the five stages of grief'

Rui Henrique Santos, an expert in international relations, analyses the Europeans' stance on a day when the US announced its intention to impose new trade tariffs on several allies, linking the move to the US attempt to acquire Greenland.

Trump has a plan to "transform Europe", but to do that "he needs to destroy all European institutions"

On a day when Trump announced his intention to impose new trade tariffs on several European allies, linking the move to the US attempt to acquire Greenland, Diana Soller, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the true intentions of the US president.

EU reacts firmly to Trump's tariffs and warns of a 'dangerous spiral'

Brussels expresses solidarity with Denmark and warns that the tariffs would damage transatlantic relations. France, Sweden and the United Kingdom reject intimidation and promise a coordinated European response.

EU vows ‘firm’ response to new Trump tariffs over Greenland

Europe will “be very firm in defending international law,” European Council President António Costa warned Washington.

Trump vows to punish European countries with tariffs up to the 'total acquisition of Greenland'

The US president threatened to apply tariffs of 10% on goods exported by eight European countries in February and 25% from June. But he cannot impose tariffs on individual EU member states.

China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on European Union dairy products

China has imposed provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy imports from the European Union, a measure that could affect EU dairy exporters and heighten trade tensions.