The Latest Breaking News from Maros Sefcovic

EU moves to sanction Israel over Gaza, West Bank humanitarian crisis

Commission proposes package of sanctions that were trailed by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg last week.

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

EU Presents Mercosur Deal For Member States' Approval

The EU put forward a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur for approval by member countries Wednesday, reassuring chief critic France it came with "robust" safeguards to protect farmers.

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025

EU winemakers left exposed after missing US tariff exemption

Winemakers across Europe face fresh uncertainty after the US refused to grant special treatment for wine and spirits in a trade deal with the EU announced on Thursday. While German carmakers have secured a better outcome, wine industry groups in France and Italy warn producers face major difficulties as Brussels…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2025

What retaliatory action is the EU planning over Trump’s tariffs?

Europe’s trade commissioner insists ‘we want to use every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025

US tariff of 30% on EU could ‘stop trade as we know it’ – Irish foreign minister

Simon Harris said such a tariff would be ‘extraordinary’ and urged businesses to prepare for all scenarios.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Trump Ratchets Up Tariff Threats, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.29%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.30% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war.

Barchart · Jul 14, 2025

Stock Index Futures Tread Water With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.03%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.08% this morning as investors sit on their hands ahead of the all-important U.S. payrolls report that will offer fresh insight into the labor market and the path of interest rates.

Barchart · Jul 3, 2025

EU races to strike trade deal with Washington as Macron slams tariff 'blackmail'

With the 9 July deadline fast approaching, the European Union is racing to secure a trade agreement with Washington in a bid to avert steep tariffs on its exports. In an effort to advance the negotiations, EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič has travelled to Washington for final talks with President…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2025

Northern Ireland Secretary set to meet EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic

It comes a couple of weeks after the UK struck a proposed deal with the EU to reduce the number of post-Brexit checks.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025