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EU delays US trade levies despite confusion over car tariffs
The European Commission will on Tuesday suspend two sets of trade countermeasures targeting €93bn worth of American goods, despite confusion over whether a trade deal struck by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump applies to EU car exports.
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EU delays US trade levies despite confusion over car tariffs
The European Commission will on Tuesday suspend two sets of trade countermeasures targeting €93bn worth of American goods, despite confusion over whether a trade deal struck by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump applies to EU car exports. Read on »
Trump’s ultimatum on Ukraine nears endgame
Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline approaches as US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow — while Ukraine warns of foreign mercenaries and Nato boosts arms support. Read on »
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The EU-US trade deal: nothing to be ashamed ofColumn
The European decision not to impose tariffs on American imports may look ‘weak’, but is smart policy. It makes sure prices in Europe will not go up. This shows American voters that Trump is inflicting pain on them, not on Europeans, writes Caroline de Gruyter.Read on »
Corporate lobbyists will weaponise European Parliament's plan for 'impact assessments'Opinion
Impact assessments have been used by the EU Commission for many years, but until now the European Parliament has been hesitant to introduce them. But this has changed now the EU has enthroned ‘competitiveness’ — ie deregulation and corporate profits — above all other considerations, plus a rightwing majority in the parliament, warns Corporate Europe Observatory.Read on »
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In this episode, wildfires rage across the Mediterranean once more, from Catalonia to Greece, raising a pressing question: are we doing enough to stop Europe from burning every summer?Read on »
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