Donald Trump, European Union and Tariffs

Why Is Donald Trump Threatening the EU and UK With Tariffs?
After announcing levies on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, the president has hinted at expanding the meaures.
Britain’s Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky
Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels, becoming the first British prime minster to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years ago.
EU must remain united to respond to Trump's tariffs threat, Spanish Economy Minister says
The European Union must remain united to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to levy tariffs on its products, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Monday.
Trump says EU tariffs will happen and UK is 'out of line' but deal 'can be worked out'
The UK is "out of line" in its trade with the US but the situation can be "worked out", President Donald Trump says. Asked by the BBC if he would target the UK with tariffs while arriving into Maryland from Florida, the US leader says: "We'll see what happens, it'll happen."
EU warns Trump it will ‘respond firmly’ to tariffs
The European Union (EU) said it will “respond firmly” if President Trump signs tariffs that could impact its member countries. A spokesperson for the union said that the 27-member group was not
UK's Starmer seeks strong trade relations with the US in the wake of Trump's tariffs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that he would seek a strong trade relationship with the U.S. after President Donald Trump suggested he would slap Europe with tariffs after he hit America's biggest trading partners — Canada,
EU tariffs 'pretty soon' but UK can be worked out - Trump
US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he slapped 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on imports from China. While arriving into Maryland from Florida, Trump told the BBC that tariffs on EU goods imported into the US could happen "pretty soon".
Starmer meets EU chiefs as Trump claims UK 'out of line' and threatens to expand tariffs to Europe
The looming prospect of a trade war with the US threatens to overshadow Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with EU chiefs after Donald Trump claimed the UK is "out of line". In comments overnight,

EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defence

EU, Temu and Amazon

Why the EU needs a little help from its friends on defence and security
If Russia’s war against Ukraine hasn’t already made it clear that Europe needs to strengthen its own security and defence, US ...
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EU must consider U.S. interests if it seeks its help in ending war in Europe – Kallas
In an increasingly unstable world, Europe and the U.S. rely on each other, and the EU must consider American interests if it ...
Italy Jan EU-harmonised CPI accelerates to 1.7% y/y, above forecast
Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) fell 0.7% month-on-month in January but the annual inflation rate accelerated to ...
Faced with Trump’s threats over Greenland, Denmark’s leader seeks support from her EU partners
Denmark’s prime minister insists Greenland is not for sale and is calling for a robust show of support from her European ...
Davey urges Starmer to start EU customs union talks
Ahead of an appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Sir Ed has written a letter to Chancellor Rachel ...
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EU must be more ‘transactional,’ top diplomat says
BRUSSELS — The European Union must become transactional in its foreign policy and demand more respect for its own interests ...
The EU Is Betting $56 Million On Open Source AI
The European Union is writing a $56 million check for researchers to build a large language model to rival its American and ...
EU kicks off landmark AI law enforcement as first batch of restrictions enter into force
On Sunday, the deadline for prohibitions on certain AI systems and staff technology literacy requirements officially lapsed.