The Latest Breaking News from the European Union

Ireland’s premier warns ‘old order is changing’ in call for EU-US negotiations

Micheal Martin said the looming tariffs are the ‘most serious issue’ to face the Irish economy.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

EU vows retaliation after Trump slaps 25 percent duty on foreign cars

The European Union has vowed to take "proportionate and necessary" action after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on all foreign-made cars, a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners worldwide.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2025

Former Russian minister ‘shocked’ to learn he was subject to sanctions in UK

Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, 48, the former mayor of Sevastopol in illegally annexed Crimea, is facing seven counts of circumventing sanctions.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop on Trump's EU Tariff Threats

The White House said alcohol imports from the European Union could soon face tariffs of 200%.

Kiplinger · Mar 13, 2025

Your New Harley Is About To Get More Expensive If You Live In Europe

[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.…

RideApart · Mar 13, 2025

EU to react ‘firmly’ on tariffs after Trump says bloc was created to ‘screw' US

The European Commission said it would will react "firmly and immediately" against what it would consider “unjustified" barriers to free trade after US President Donald Trump said he would announce a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on European imports.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2025

Dacia Is Working On A $19,000 Electric Renault Twingo Twin

Renault-owned Dacia found electric vehicle success in Europe with its super affordable Spring, which sold over 140,000 units between 2021 and 2024 when a heavily revised model was introduced. The Spring’s biggest problem, though, is that it’s manufactured in China through a Renault joint venture, so Dacia is now designing…

InsideEVs · Feb 20, 2025

EU Trade Chief Says Bloc Will Respond Swiftly To US Tariffs

The European Union will respond "firmly and swiftly" to protect its interests if Washington imposes tariffs on the bloc's goods, its trade chief said Wednesday, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that US-EU trade ties are unfair.

International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025

Trump tariffs: U.S. blames the VAT for Europe trade deficit

A value-added tax is not a tariff, but Trump blames it for America’s trade deficit with the European Union.

Fortune · Feb 15, 2025

AI Regulation Around The World

Countries and economic blocs around the world are at different stages of regulating artificial intelligence, from a relative "Wild West" in the United States to highly complex rules in the European Union.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025