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EU urges China to drop sanctions on Lithuanian banks amid tensions over Russia and Taiwan

The EU has demanded Beijing revoke "unjustified" sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in a dispute also rooted in long-standing tensions over Taiwan.

EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions

EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions

The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon.

The EU urges China to lift 'unjustified' sanctions on Lithuanian banks

The EU urges China to lift 'unjustified' sanctions on Lithuanian banks

The European Union is urging China to revoke sanctions on two Lithuanian banks

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With fewer than 10% answered: Are European Citizens' Initiatives missing the mark?

Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the European Commission.

Who got the best trade deal with the US - the EU or UK?

The EU and UK both concluded trade agreements with the US almost three months apart setting new tariffs on their imports. According to the Commission, the EU got the better deal.

EU suspends retaliatory tariffs as it finalises US trade deal

The European Union has suspended retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth €93 billion, after reaching a last-minute deal with Washington.

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EU Commission to suspend retaliation against US tariffs by another six months

As the EU and the US continue negotiating a joint statement to formalise their tariff deal, the EU executive is again postponing a package of countermeasures that were due to enter into force on 7 August.

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The Latest: Trump extends Mexico trade talks for 90 days, while Aug. 1 deadline nears for others

The Latest: Trump extends Mexico trade talks for 90 days, while Aug. 1 deadline nears for others

President Donald Trump said Thursday that there would be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that country’s leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, as the 25% tariff rates stay in place

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European Union assumes its faces 15% tariffs in the US from Friday. But a key text still isn't ready

European Union assumes its faces 15% tariffs in the US from Friday. But a key text still isn't ready

The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday

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The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms

The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms

The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute.

EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal, sowing confusion

EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal, sowing confusion

The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal.

EU Turns Up Pressure With Trump Trade Deal 'In Reach'

EU Turns Up Pressure With Trump Trade Deal 'In Reach'

With the contours of a hard-fought EU-US trade deal taking shape, the European Union is flexing its muscles in a bid to squeeze concessions from US President Donald Trump in the run-up to his deadline of August 1.

International Business Times

EU-US trade talks near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate

EU-US trade talks near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate

The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

EU Threatens US Planes And Whiskey While Pressing For Deal

EU Threatens US Planes And Whiskey While Pressing For Deal

Brussels plans to target US goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a list seen by AFP on Tuesday, as the bloc renewed its push for a deal.

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EU Commission bewails 'unfair' Chinese Cognac duties

Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for forthcoming bilateral summit taking place in Beijing at the end of July.

EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions

Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties.

The Independent UK

EU readying 'countermeasures' if tariffs deal with US crumbles

The European Union is preparing “countermeasures” against the United States if the two sides cannot reach a deal after surprise U.S. tariffs on steel rattled global markets and complicated the ongoing negotiations between Brussels and Washington

EU sends top officials to Washington for tariff talks

A high-level meeting is under way in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as the EU and US attempt to escape a full-blown transatlantic trade war.

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No formal trade promises have been made to the US, Brussels says

The European Commission says it is looking at ways to potentially reduce its trade surplus with the US, although stresses that no formal offer has been made.

EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to you', the European Commission said on Tuesday.

EU Trade Commissioner to travel to the US on Monday for trade talks

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to the US on Monday for high-level meetings with counterparts, the Commission confirmed on Friday.

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EU suspends retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods after Trump U-turn

‘We want to give negotiations a chance,’ says Ursula von der Leyen in announcement of 90-day pause

Big Tech probes non-negotiable in US trade talks, Brussels warns

Investigations into Big Tech and value-added tax will not be up for negotiation during trade talks with the United States, the European Commission has said.

EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs

As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the reciprocal tariffs expected next week, as trade tensions between Brussels and Washington escalate.

International Business Times

EU Says Delaying Tariffs On US Goods Two Weeks To Mid-April

The EU said Thursday its tariffs targeting American goods in retaliation for US levies on steel and aluminium would start in mid-April, two weeks later than planned, to give more time for dialogue.

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