US will not back out of its tariff deals with UK and others, says Trump trade representative Promise comes as minister admits to ‘uncertainty’ about new 15% levy on imports from around the world The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
European Parliament unfreezes EU-US trade deal EU lawmakers on Wednesday agreed to resume enforcement of the EU-US trade deal. Talks will continue over how the agreement could be suspended in the future, but MEPs could vote on the deal as early as March. Euronews · Feb 4
EU parliament blocks US trade deal after Trump’s tariff threat Brussels to host emergency summit to discuss options including ‘nuclear deterrent’ of retaliatory sanctions The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’ Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
'Best we could get': Brussels defends EU-US trade deal amid mounting criticism "This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances," said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade. Euronews · Jul 28, 2025
Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico The president made the announcement on social media, even as the EU was hoping for a trade agreement The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025
EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs A preliminary agreement is expected by Wednesday, according to sources, with implementation planned by 1 August. Negotiations are accelerating to secure exemptions from a baseline 10% tariff in some strategic sectors. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
MEPs on special mission to Washington, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade reporter Peggy Corlin. Euronews · May 26, 2025
Séjourné canvasses governments on patents after dropped proposal The European Commission has until August to decide whether to scrap the dossier. Euronews · May 23, 2025
EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament. Euronews · May 21, 2025
Macron suggests pause on US investment as EU leaders condemn Trump tariffs Von der Leyen calls tariffs ‘a major blow to world economy’ while calling for last-ditch negotiations The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation, says lead lawmaker The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said the American President has European legislation in his sights more than tariffs imposed by Europeans. The MEP is clear: European law is non-negotiable. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
EU trade deal could be inked by 2024 A delegation from the European Union has met with Australian officials to discuss finalising a free trade deal between both markets. AAP · Sep 19, 2022