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EU, China to hold Beijing talks this week to avert trade war

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic is set to visit Beijing for crucial discussions regarding trade relations. As European leaders express concerns about unfair competition from Chinese industries, a potential trade war looms. The EU aims to reduce its significant trade deficit with China, which reached around 360 billion euros last…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

US wants European allies to do this 'immediately' to lower diesel prices

The US has urged European allies to release strategic diesel reserves immediately as global fuel prices surge amid supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. Washington is also considering a diesel export ban, putting pressure on France and Germany to tap stockpiles. US diesel prices have climbed more than 70%…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

US presses Europe to release diesel reserves 'immediately' as Trump threatens export ban

The United States on Thursday urged European allies to release strategic diesel reserves immediately to curb prices driven higher by the US war on Iran. EU states will discuss a coordinated response on Friday, as Washington increases pressure following US President Donald Trump's suggestion that he could ban US diesel…

France 24 · Oct 1

China, EU commerce ministers meet amid widening trade imbalance

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures to battle a flood of cheap imports. Also, oil prices climb after a weekend of renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and South Korea unveils a massive new investment in chip production.

France 24 · Jun 29

EU leaders weigh new trade defences to counter China's export dominance

European Union leaders will debate on Thursday whether the bloc needs stronger trade defences to curb a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels sees as a threat to European industry and jobs.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18

US to uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan: Greer

The US has struck deals with ‌the EU and Japan that limit US ⁠tariffs on most EU or Japanese imports to a maximum of ​15 per cent.

AAP · Jun 4

EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers: Report

The European Union is preparing new rules. Companies will need to source critical components from multiple suppliers. This aims to lessen dependence on China. The measures will impact key sectors like chemicals and machinery. The EU seeks to counter China's trade leverage. Plans are set for presentation and potential endorsement…

The Economic Times · May 18

EU and US trade officials meet in Paris as tensions rise over Trump tariff threat

European Union and United States trade officials are set for fresh talks in Paris on Tuesday, to discuss Washington’s threat to ramp up tariffs on European vehicles from the previously agreed 15 percent to 25 percent.

Radio France Internationale · May 5

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit.

AAP · Mar 18

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen might travel to Australia within the week to sign a long-awaited free trade deal with Australia.

AAP · Mar 17