Trade
Modi plans UK visit next week to sign India trade deal
The trip would be the Indian PM’s first visit to the U.K. in seven years.
EU lowers Russia oil cap and imposes new sanctions after Fico drops veto
Britain wants Brexit talks to get going in the fall
EU eyes 3rd retaliatory strike against Trump that would hit services
‘Unacceptable’: Germany rejects von der Leyen’s €1.8 trillion EU budget plan
Icelanders support reboot of EU accession talks, foreign minister says
Britain’s trade chief to press White House on Trump tariffs in Washington trip
Trump says he will set tariffs for 150 small countries in one swoop
“It’s all going to be the same for everyone,” the president told reporters of the U.S. duty those countries will face.
Commission proposes EU budget of €1.816 trillion
Plan represents an increase from 1.1 percent to 1.15 percent of the bloc’s gross national income ― but the European Parliament is already up in arms.
Brexit reset talks take first step forward since summit
Brussels sets out negotiating plans on two major policy areas.
US and EU firms strike major gas deal as trade talks hit crunch time
BRUSSELS — One of Europe’s largest energy companies has signed a multi-decade agreement to buy American natural gas, as U.S. President Donald Trump calls on the continent …
EU trade chief heads to Washington as bloc readies retaliation against Trump tariffs
Brussels is hesitating over how strongly and how quickly to push back.
Commission haggling over €1.717 trillion EU budget plan goes to the wire
The figure, which could be changed on Wednesday, would represent an increase from 1.1 to 1.23 percent of the EU’s gross national income.
Ireland to delay cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks as US tariff risks rise
Law due to come into force in mid-2026 could be delayed for at least three years as Irish mull waiting for an EU-wide policy.
Carney concedes any deal with Trump will include tariffs
The prime minister has pledged to forge a new trade and security deal with the U.S.
Britain and the EU still haven’t agreed a youth visa cap
A top diplomat signals that Brussels hasn’t yet accepted the idea.
EU to hit US aircraft, cars and food in latest retaliatory strike
The European Commission proposes countermeasures after President Donald Trump threatens to hit Europe with a 30 percent tariff.
EU resolve grows to hit back at Trump’s tariff hike — but no action yet
While some governments see retaliation as a bare necessity, others hope to use it as leverage in the talks with D.C.
EU wants to boost G7 coordination to fend off Trump’s tariffs
EU seeks to coordinate with Canada and Japan following Trump’s recent letters.
Trump’s war on multinationals tests Ireland’s economic miracle
Whether it’s tariffs that impact its exports or a retaliatory measure on U.S. services, Ireland stands to lose more acutely than most.
The non-geek’s guide to the Brussels budget fight
Here’s everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask about the EU’s next seven-year spending plan.
Head of Trump’s economic council circles around questions on 50 percent tariff on Brazil
Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.
EU pulls US trade war countermeasures in hope of a tariff deal — for now
Even as it holds its fire, Brussels will pitch retaliatory tariffs targeting another €72B in U.S. goods to EU capitals on Monday.
EU strikes deal with Indonesia to strengthen trade ties
The long-awaited pact comes as the U.S. imposes tariffs on trade partners.
EU ready to retaliate after Trump hits bloc with 30 percent tariff
“We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests,” says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Canada pauses new tariff threats as Trump escalates
The president’s letter to the prime minister extends the trade deadline to Aug. 1.
Trump allies, foreign officials take new Aug. 1 deadline seriously
Trump insiders maintain that it would make little sense — politically or from a policy standpoint — for the president to offer any further extensions on trade.
Slovakia’s Fico eyes deal Tuesday on EU’s Russian gas ban and sanctions package
Slovakia has blocked the EU sanctions package over concerns that a proposal to end Russian gas imports could damage Bratislava’s economic interests.
Trump delayed his tariffs again. This could be the last time.
Trump insiders maintain that it would make little sense — politically or from a policy standpoint — for the president to offer any further extensions on trade.
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget
Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the U.S. to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.
EU to Trump on tariffs: The ball is in your court
Commission makes clear it can suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods before they kick in on Tuesday morning.