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EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats

The European Union has agreed to implement its part of a trade deal with the United States. This move is crucial to avoid new tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. The agreement aims to bring stability to transatlantic trade. European businesses will benefit from this development. The deal is expected…

The Economic Times

‘We have other countermeasures ready’ if US disrespects EU trade deal, says top negotiator Lange

EU lawmakers approved the controversial Turnberry Agreement after Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on European cars. EU trade chief Bernd Lange called it Europe’s best shield against Trump-era trade shocks, while warning the bloc remains vulnerable to sudden White House moves.

Euronews

Europe Today: EU strikes deal on trade pact with US as Putin meets Xi Jinping in China

MEPs have reached a deal on the EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump. We’ll speak exclusively with Bernd Lange, the lead Member of the European Parliament on the issue. Meanwhile, in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations between EU capitals…

France 24

Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff

European Union nations aim to finalize a trade agreement with the United States. President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for this deal. Failure to reach an accord could lead to increased tariffs on European goods. EU negotiators are working towards a compromise to meet the deadline and…

The Economic Times

Socialists rebuff EPP push to advance EU-US trade deal talks

EPP pushes to advance the next round of discussions to implement the EU-US trade deal, but Socialist chair Lange insists on keeping 19 May as the date for the next negotiating round, according to people familiar with the matter.

Euronews

Divisions in Brussels as EU negotiators face crunch talks on US trade deal

MEPs and EU countries are facing growing pressure just hours before key talks on implementing the EU–US trade deal. However, officials warn that the Parliament’s demands may be too ambitious to secure an agreement this evening.

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Donald Trump's EU car tariffs ‘targeting Germany,’ says key German MEP

German MEP Bernd Lange said US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars appears to target Germany, following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US stance on Iran. However, the move would likely breach the EU–US trade agreement reached last summer.

Euronews

Trump tears up part of EU tariff deal to raise import duties on cars and lorries

US president says tariff on vehicles imported from EU will rise to 25% and accuses bloc of non-compliance

The Guardian - UK

European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock

MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated.

Euronews

'On tariffs, we are caught in US domestic politics,' lead Brussels trade lawmaker says

MEPs will reach out to US trade officials next week in a bid to salvage the transatlantic trade deal as Washington opens new investigations on EU goods. But lawmakers worry Brussels is being pulled into an unpredictable standoff driven by US domestic politics.

Euronews

Newsletter: Iranian Ambassador does not rule out strikes on military targets in Europe

Also in this newsletter: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks to Euronews, and EU ambassadors to seek to renew sanctions on Russia.

Euronews

Trump’s new tariffs may boost his ego – but they’ll damage the economy

The US president’s plan will hurt consumers, companies and the stock market, as well as relations with other countries

The Guardian - US

'Nobody can pressure me,' European Parliament trade chief tells Euronews

German MEP Bernd Lange told Europe Today he would resist pressure from the European Commission to enact the trade deal with the US — and if Washington fails to provide clarity, he warned, the 27-member bloc should consider countermeasures.

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Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal

Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

'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.

The Guardian - US

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

Euronews

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

MEPs on special mission to Washington, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade reporter Peggy Corlin.

Euronews

Séjourné canvasses governments on patents after dropped proposal

The European Commission has until August to decide whether to scrap the dossier.

Euronews

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.

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