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The European Commission's proposal to impose additional customs duties on Russian fertiliser imports is worrying the EU agricultural sector, as Russia accounts for 25% of imports.

Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800 billion poured into the defence sector over the next four years.

[UPDATE March 13, 2025: The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) issued a call to exclude the entire motorcycle category from the trade war. ACEM Secretary General said, "Whilst we recognize the need for a balanced response to trade disputes, motorcycles should not become collateral damage in broader trade conflicts.…

The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.

Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil

European Commission draft includes orders for people to leave EU entirely and ‘return hubs’ to hold them outside bloc

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says EU countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan plan meant to help the continent provide for its own security

Editorial: The European Commission president has had a tumultuous beginning to her second term. Going forward, she should channel the spirit of Jacques Delors

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.