EU’s Google fine risks triggering Trump as he gears up for more tariffs – POLITICO
During a meeting with the EU’s 27 envoys on Wednesday, the newly appointed head of the Commission’s trade…
China’s 5-year plans significantly impact American factories, US study says
China’s five-year plans have profoundly impacted US businesses – while some American companies have adapted and even profited,…
Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain
The West’s narrative of Chinese “overcapacity” is a double standard, said a former chief economist of the World…
New UK steel tariffs threaten British manufacturing, industry warns – POLITICO
The aim is to boost homegrown steelmakers’ production to meet half of domestic demand, serving strategically significant sectors…
EU’s Šefčovič confirms push for Western steel club with US and UK – POLITICO
“I know that all of our U.K. friends would be very much interested in such a cooperation,” Šefčovič …
Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China – POLITICO
In advance of Merz’s trip, some German business leaders called on the chancellor to take a harder line…
Britain’s finance and trade chiefs to join Keir Starmer’s China trip – POLITICO
“Technical obstacles have so far prevented us from realizing Stock Connect’s full potential,” Alder said in a speech in May last…
China’s Deflationary Spiral Hurts Economy Harder Than Official Numbers Suggest
Bloomberg analysis shows deflation on the ground feels more pronounced than official data show, with prices of everyday…
Britain seeks EU steel pact to counter China — and swerve tariffs – POLITICO
The idea under consideration is for the U.K. and EU to form a Western steel alliance — potentially…
Europe’s big trash-burning experiment has become a dirty headache – POLITICO
In Rome, for example, tens of thousands of people signed a petition to stop the mayor from greenlighting…
We can’t keep our markets open if you won’t rebalance trade – POLITICO
Expectations on trade progress had been low ahead of the one-day summit, with a fight over the EU’s…