US stocks down as trade war with China deepens The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent. Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025
Where do the tariffs stand now? Mapping Trump’s week of market chaos The president’s week of upheaval drew to a close after he issued a 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
The Latest: S&P 500 falls 2% at the open despite Trump’s tariff pause U.S. stocks are giving back some of their historic gains from the day before as Wall Street weighs a global trade war that has cooled in temperature but is still threatening the economy The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
EU suspends retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods after Trump U-turn ‘We want to give negotiations a chance,’ says Ursula von der Leyen in announcement of 90-day pause The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks The European Union’s executive commission says it will put on hold for 90 days its retaliation measures against new U.S. tariffs to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his sweeping new tariffs and leave room for a negotiated solution The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
EU pauses retaliatory tariffs against US to 'give negotiations a chance' The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans, copper and motorbikes. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
Von der Leyen welcomes Trump's tariff pause and offers again 'zero-for-zero' deal The European Commission will examine Donald Trump's decision to temporarily pause his sweeping tariffs before taking further steps. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
‘We are stepping up,’ UK defence secretary tells ‘coalition of the willing’ for Ukraine – as it happened John Healey tells meeting of more than 30 countries that coalition is working on ‘putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
EU drug companies warn of exodus to US as Trump threatens import tariffs Von der Leyen urged to take ‘rapid and radical action’ as president says tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
Europe’s pharma titans confront von der Leyen as Trump plans ’major’ tariffs Novo Nordisk and Sanofi were among the companies threatening to hasten their exits to the U.S., as Trump promised pharma tariffs were coming “shortly.” Fortune · Apr 9, 2025
Who's who in the EU-US trade war? From Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to influential advisor Peter Navarro, Euronews breaks down the main characters in the EU-US trade war. Euronews · Apr 9, 2025
Von der Leyen discusses trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Euronews · Apr 8, 2025
EU offers zero tariff deal to US but prepares for trade war Brussels pushes for trade talks with Washington while preparing countermeasures on tariffs. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025
Von der Leyen offers Trump 'zero-for-zero' tariffs deal on all industrial goods "Europe is always ready for a good deal," Ursula von der Leyen says as trade tensions with the United States reach all-time high. Euronews · Apr 7, 2025
Euronews · Apr 5, 2025 Experts at the Samarkand Climate Forum warn central Asia is getting warmer year after year Fertile lands are rapidly decreasing while the Central Asian region’s population is growing, and in 25 years from now, it can surpass 100 million people, Uzbekistan's president warned at the Samarkand Climate Forum.
Euronews · Apr 4, 2025 EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Countries and companies mull strategies for coping with barrage of higher US tariffs President Donald Trump's barrage of tariff hikes on U.S. imports is compelling countries and industries to adjust their strategies to upheavals in the terms of global trade
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025 EU urged to put human rights centre stage at first central Asia summit Bloc to discuss trade, security and energy with leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.
Latin Times · Apr 3, 2025 Europe Has 'Big Bazooka' in Back Pocket to Retaliate Against Trump Tariffs, Expert Says European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc does not "necessarily want to retaliate" but has a "strong plan" in case it does
Fortune · Apr 3, 2025 Europe’s secret ‘big bazooka’ could be a key retaliatory tool against Trump’s new tariffs The Anti-Coercion Instrument is a secret weapon the EU has never used before.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Trump tariffs: How could Europe retaliate as trade war breaks out The sweeping round of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs was unveiled by Donald Trump in the White House on Wednesday - but how will the EU react?
International Business Times UK · Apr 3, 2025 America's Tariff Gamble: How World Leaders, From Meloni to Sánchez, Are Responding Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the new measures, saying, 'This is not the act of a friend.'
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025 Macron calls Trump’s tariffs ‘brutal and unfounded’ and warns France could suspend US investments – as it happened President says ‘nothing can be ruled out’ in response to US measures
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 EU preparing 'further countermeasures' to protect its interest, von der Leyen says US President Donald Trump announced 20% tariffs on EU goods on Wednesday.