• May 28 2025
  US-China trade dispute

  EU companies more concerned about China slowdown than tariffs

  Survey indicates hurdles for Beijing as it negotiates with US on trade

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• May 27 2025
  US equities

  US stocks jump as Trump touts ‘positive’ progress on EU trade talks

  Stronger than expected consumer confidence reading adds to buoyant investor mood

  
• May 27 2025
  Bulgaria

  Bulgaria says it is back on track to adopt euro in 2026

  Eurozone accession was repeatedly pushed back due to political turmoil and rising inflation

  
• May 27 2025
  European Central Bank

  ECB hawk calls for rate cut pause until September amid trade tensions

  Austrian central bank governor warns earlier reductions are ‘more risky’ and will have ‘no effect’ on growth in the currency bloc

  
• May 27 2025
  Europe Express

  EU to keep calm and carry on in trade talks after Trump tariff reprieve Premium content

  Also in this newsletter: Brussels strains to lower the Russian oil price cap

  
• May 27 2025
  Markets InsightMarieke Blom

  Now is the time to reopen the Eurozone bond debate

  The EU now has a unique chance to capitalise on investor doubts about the US and promote the euro as a reserve currency

  
• May 26 2025
  Trump tariffs

  EU countries push for swift trade deal with Trump

  Italy’s Meloni holds emergency call with US president ahead of exchange with von der Leyen

  
• May 26 2025
  Trade Secrets

  Brussels starts to dance to Trump’s tune Premium content

  US president’s tariff escalation has helped unite leaders behind the commission

  
• May 26 2025
  French politics

  Macron touts France as ‘reliable’ partner for south-east Asia

  French president’s visit to Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore will portray Paris as more respectful than US or China

  
• May 26 2025
  Trump tariffs

  Trump delays imposing 50% tariffs on EU until July 9

  Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president

  
• May 26 2025
  Europe Express

  Spain deploys threats to push EU recognition of minority languages Premium content

  Also in this newsletter: why ratifying the Mercosur trade deal hangs in the balance

  
• May 26 2025
  Israel-Hamas war

  Ireland moves to ban trade with Israeli businesses in occupied Palestinian territories

  Bill to focus on goods as government says it cannot target services such as Airbnb rentals

  
• May 26 2025
  Martin Wolf

  The UK’s trade performance remains dire

  Deals struck recently with the US, EU and India will not make a significant difference to Britain’s parlous position

  
• May 26 2025
  European Union

  Copenhagen hits back as Berlin and Paris push to scrap rules on green supply chains

  Danish minister agrees reporting obligations for companies need simplifying, but insists on the new regulations’ merit

  
• May 24 2025
  Trump tariffs

  Trump makes risky bet by rekindling his trade war with the EU

  US president has shifted the focus of his offensive from Beijing to Brussels

  
• May 24 2025
  The Weekend Essay

  Britain and Europe are moving beyond Brexit. Now for the real trade-offs

  This week’s ‘reset’ deal is a welcome return to pragmatism. But both sides must go further in facing up to the new world order

  
• May 23 2025
  Trump tariffs

  Trump ‘not looking for deal’ as he threatens EU with 50% tariff

  Bloc vows to ‘defend our interests’ in response to US president’s escalation

  
• May 23 2025
  ExplainerTrump tariffs

  What EU exports are hit hardest by Trump’s 50% tariff threat?

  More than a fifth of all EU goods exports are to the US market

  
• May 23 2025
  Trump tariffs

  Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties

  US negotiators to tell Brussels they expect unilateral concessions

  
• May 23 2025
  Special ReportThe Future of the Car

  Tariff turmoil puts the brakes on German carmakers’ growth ambitions

  Executives seek deal with US but sales set to fall in sector facing structural problems

  
• May 22 2025
  Climate change

  Droughts are major threat to Eurozone economy, warns ECB

  Eurozone banks hold €1.3tn in loans to sectors most exposed to severe water shortages, including farming

  
• May 22 2025
  Free LunchMartin Sandbu

  Europe has a new economic orthodoxy Premium content

  And it’s a lot better than the old policy consensus

  
• May 22 2025
  Trump tariffs

  EU eyes fresh lobster deal as appetiser for Trump

  Bloc looks to extend tariff-free access for US crustaceans as part of agreement to stave off steep levies on exports

  
• May 22 2025
  Rachman Review podcast27 min listen

  Is Trump a threat or an opportunity for the EU?

  Can the slow-moving, 27-nation bloc survive the impulsive nature of the US president?

  
• May 21 2025
  LVMH

  LVMH’s Arnault criticises EU efforts to reduce Trump tariffs

  Billionaire says the bloc’s negotiations with Washington have got off to a ‘bad start’