EU’s von der Leyen warns of escalating trade spat with US
European Commission President warns that in trade “a lot is at stake for both sides” in a carefully worded message to new US President Donald Trump.
European Commission President warns that in trade “a lot is at stake for both sides” in a carefully worded message to new US President Donald Trump.
Three European Union member states see a need for increased EU support of the battery industry. Swedish Industry Minister Busch sees EU regulation as “a maze” and said Europe’s economy was crushed in an industry war between the United States and Asia.
A controversial free trade agreement between the European Union and countries in the South American trade bloc Mercosur continues to divide Europe, with Germany and Spain pushing for the deal and France leading fierce opposition. Will this year see the end of decades of negotiations?
French farmers are frustrated by the trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc, as well as falling incomes and tough EU environmental rules.
European Union finance ministers have agreed new rules on value-added tax (VAT). The rules, which will come into force in 2030 and have yet to be approved by the European Parliament and the member states, are designed to combat VAT fraud and strengthen the EU’s competitiveness.