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Philip Blenkinsop

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Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

President Donald Trump's move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports on allies and rivals alike sparked

Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock
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EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S.

EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief
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EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April

The European Union has delayed its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's metals tariffs until mid-April, allowing it

EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April
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EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs

As one of the European Union's top negotiators, Sabine Weyand has battled Britain over Brexit and driven tough trade talks around the world.

EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs
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EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite

The European Union will tighten steel import quotas to reduce inflows by a further 15% from April, a senior EU official said on Wednesday, in a

EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite
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US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns

The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU warned on

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns
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Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

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Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war
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Dental floss and diamonds in EU sights to counter U.S. tariffs

From dental floss to diamonds, bathrobes to bourbon, the U.S. products chosen by the European Union for counter-tariffs next month are designed to make

Dental floss and diamonds in EU sights to counter U.S. tariffs
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Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place

Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major U.S.

Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place
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EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods

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EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods
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What challenges face the EU in first round of Trump tariffs?

The European Union is bracing for its first round of U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports, affecting more EU imports in value

What challenges face the EU in first round of Trump tariffs?
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EU trade chief says U.S. not seeking deal to avert tariffs

The Trump administration does not seem to be engaging in talks to avert trade conflict with the European Union, the EU's trade chief said on Monday, two days

EU trade chief says U.S. not seeking deal to avert tariffs
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EU to propose push to boost EV demand, require more local batteries

The European Commission will present measures next week meant to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs)in the European Union, and envisages local content

EU to propose push to boost EV demand, require more local batteries
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Why Trump has thrown VAT into the trade stand-off

U.S. President Donald Trump says value-added taxes carry a lot of blame for America's near trillion dollar trade deficit with the rest of the world.

Why Trump has thrown VAT into the trade stand-off
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Electric transport groups urge EU not to ease CO2 emission rules

The European Union should reject European automakers' push to weaken 2025 CO2 car emission targets and related fines, two European electric

Electric transport groups urge EU not to ease CO2 emission rules
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EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator

The European Union can negotiate on reciprocal tariffs with the United States but will not give up its right to regulate in areas such as taxation and digital

EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator
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EU calls Trump tariffs unjust, vows swift response

The European Commission said on Friday it would react "firmly and immediately" against tariff increases resulting from U.S.

EU calls Trump tariffs unjust, vows swift response
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EU favours negotiations over retaliation to Trump tariffs

The European Union hopes to avert a damaging trade war with the U.S. over impending metals tariffs by prioritising negotiations rather than

EU favours negotiations over retaliation to Trump tariffs
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EU says Trump tariffs will trigger firm countermeasures

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday vowed "firm and proportionate countermeasures" in response to U.S.

EU says Trump tariffs will trigger firm countermeasures
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US tariffs would stack for Canada, official says as countries condemn Trump moves

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US tariffs would stack for Canada, official says as countries condemn Trump moves
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What are the EU's options in response to Trump tariffs?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union had a "strong plan" to retaliate against tariffs imposed by U.S.

What are the EU's options in response to Trump tariffs?
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EU says it would react to U.S. steel tariffs, awaits details

The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after U.S.

EU says it would react to U.S. steel tariffs, awaits details
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Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties as both regions threatened by Trump tariffs

Canada wants to deepen its economic ties with the EU and uphold global trading rules in the face of threatened U.S. tariffs, its trade

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties as both regions threatened by Trump tariffs
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EU seeks early US talks to avert Trump tariffs

The European Union wants to engage swiftly with the United States over President Donald Trump's planned tariffs, trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday,

EU seeks early US talks to avert Trump tariffs
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EU kicks off auto support plan as carmakers blast fines

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosted auto sector executives, unions and interest groups on Thursday to debate how to help EU car producers

EU kicks off auto support plan as carmakers blast fines

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