As the United States increasingly turns its back on Europe, the EU and China seek to draw closer. Trade tensions, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the pursuit of joint climate change ambitions however thwart progress.
European Commissioner Michael McGrath is worried about the huge flood of small parcels into the EU – mainly from China – posing risks to EU citizens and businesses. He hopes to move forward on the issue during a trip to China later this year.
The US and China agreed on a substantial rollback of tariffs for 90 days.
German prosecutors accused a man who served as an aide for an AfD lawmaker in the European Parliament in Brussels.
As Trump’s trade war ripples through Europe, the EU is racing to redraw its global trade map. With long-stalled deals back on the table and new alliances emerging, Brussels is betting on speed and solidarity to weather the current economic storm.