Trade

UK trade envoy resigns following backlash over northern Cyprus visit

Several British politicians and the Cypriot government slammed Afzal Khan’s visit as “unacceptable.”

3 days ago

World

U.K. government retreats from bioethanol industry after U.S. trade deal impacts domestic market

Bioethanol producers Vivergo Fuels and Ensus are both on the brink of collapse, but the government says it won’t step in.

4 days ago

World

U.S. proposes new trade deal text to EU amid ongoing negotiations

“We will ping pong it forth and back until we get to a final text — and I hope we can get there soon,” says EU trade spokesperson.

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World

Belgium sees 12.5 per cent decline in exports to the US in Q2 2025

Belgian Exports to the US Decline Significantly in Q2 2025 Belgium’s exports to the United States plummeted by 12.5 percent in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in

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Business

The resurgence of protectionism: examining the implications of rising tariffs in the US

Rising Tariffs Under Trump Administration Trigger Economic Concerns The alarming repercussions of President Trump’s tariff policy, marketed as a push for patriotic self-reliance while functioning as a regressive tax, are becoming evident.

6 days ago

Brussels

U.S. and China agree to 90-day extension of tariff pause amid ongoing trade tensions

Tariffs stand at 30% by the U.S. on Chinese goods and 10% by China on U.S. goods On Monday, China and the United States agreed to extend their tariff truce for another

1 week ago

World

China urges U.S. for constructive trade dialogue as tariff truce nears expiration

China Demands U.S. Commitment Ahead of Trade Truce Expiration As the current trade truce between China and the United States nears its expiration, Beijing is calling for “efforts” from Washington to ensure

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World

EU official claims Israel’s actions in Gaza may amount to genocide

U.S. Lobbyist Warns of Impending Crisis from Trump’s Ties to Putin In a stark warning for the lobbying industry, a prominent U.S. lobbyist has claimed that President Trump’s ongoing interactions with Russian

2 weeks ago

World

EU’s failure to assess climate impact on developing countries raises concerns

Backroom Deals Transform Export Trade Amid Political Turmoil A burgeoning export industry has thrived on clandestine negotiations and personal contacts, according to insights from an experienced lobbyist. The lobbyist expressed concern that

2 weeks ago

World

EU trade deal marks a strategic move to strengthen transatlantic alliance amid ongoing challenges

EU Avoids Trade War Amid U.S. Relations Shift The European Commission has managed to sidestep a potential trade war reminiscent of tensions between China and the U.S., following significant diplomatic engagements. A

2 weeks ago

World

Lithuania seeks NATO assistance to enhance air defenses following second drone incursion

Plans to Renegotiate Pharmaceutical Regulations Amid EU-US Trade Tensions Amid escalating trade tensions with the United States, the European Union’s efforts to enhance its competitiveness are prompting a reconsideration of proposed pharmaceutical

2 weeks ago

World

Trump adjusts tariffs for 69 countries amid domestic backlash

August 1, 2025 Hour: 9:13 am New Tariff Rates Imposed by the U.S. Affecting 69 Countries On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order modifying tariff rates for

3 weeks ago

World

Trump’s revised tariff list impacts Syria, Laos, and Myanmar significantly

U.S. Tariff Adjustments Announced by President Trump In a significant move, President Donald Trump has announced a tariff adjustment that will see levies exceeding 30% imposed on several nations with which the

3 weeks ago

World

Sweden urges halt to trade aspect of EU-Israel agreement; Belgium plans airdrops over Gaza

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for the EU to freeze the trade element of its association agreement with Israel. “The situation in Gaza is utterly deplorable, and Israel is not

3 weeks ago

Politics

EU expects US to finalize tariff commitments by Friday

EU and US to Finalize Trade Agreement Following Presidential Commitments Brussels and Washington are in the final stages of crafting a joint statement to formalize the political agreement reached between former President

3 weeks ago

World

Trump warns of trade repercussions following Canada’s recognition of Palestinian state

Trump Warns Canada Over Palestinian State Recognition U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the Canadian government following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement at the United Nations endorsing

3 weeks ago

World

Brexiteers celebrate Trump’s EU trade issues, but has Britain gained from it?

Brexit Implications of Trump’s Trade Deal In a recent assessment of U.S.-U.K. trade relations post-Brexit, prominent figures within the Brexit movement expressed satisfaction over what they perceive as a trade victory for

3 weeks ago

World

Portugal industries brace for impact from new U.S. tariffs amid challenges

The Textile and Clothing Association Credits EU for Mitigating Trade Tensions On July 29, 2025, concerns regarding the impending 15 percent U.S. tariffs on European imports have intensified, particularly affecting industries in

3 weeks ago

World

Netherlands prohibits entry of Israeli ministers over Gaza ethnic cleansing remarks

Netherlands Government Announces Aid Package and Reviews Trade Relations with Israel A spokesperson for Dutch Minister Veldkamp confirmed that the minister will summon the Israeli ambassador on Tuesday. “Later today our minister

3 weeks ago

World

US tariffs on British steel expected to be reduced soon, Trump states

Trump and Starmer Address Steel Tariff Implementation During a joint press conference in Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the implementation of a recent deal regarding steel tariffs would occur “pretty

3 weeks ago

World

Trump announces potential 10 percent tariff on UK goods

U.K. Government Reviews U.S. Trade Deal Amid Tariff Concerns The U.K. government is assessing its Economic Prosperity Deal with the U.S., signed over two months ago, amidst concerns regarding tariff implementation. President

3 weeks ago

World

Keir Starmer targets three key wins from Donald Trump during Scotland visit

UK Government Eyes Positive Outcome in Trade Talks with US Amid growing optimism, the UK government is reportedly hopeful that it might avoid tariffs on pharmaceutical products threatened by the Trump administration

3 weeks ago

World

US and EU agree on trade deal with 15 percent tariff

Trump’s Trade Tariff Announcement Stuns EU Negotiators U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of sweeping 30 percent tariffs on European goods has surprised EU trade negotiators who believed a preliminary agreement was

3 weeks ago

World

Trump and von der Leyen express optimism about trade negotiations

Trump and von der Leyen Discuss Trade Deal Amid Tariff Threats In a crucial meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the growing tensions over

3 weeks ago

World

Charles Michel questions the lack of a clear EU China policy

The EU is currently awaiting a response from Donald Trump regarding a potential trade deal that would impose 15% tariffs on EU exports to the United States while maintaining 50% tariffs on

4 weeks ago

Politics

Starmer and Macron face challenges on migration policy

Emmanuel Macron is in the UK for a state visit, marking the first such trip by an EU leader since Brexit. During the three-day visit, Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

1 month ago

Politics

EU countries and MEPs urge Commission to preserve equal treatment at work bill

EU to Revise Pharmaceutical Legislation Amid Trade Tensions with the U.S. As the European Union intensifies its efforts to enhance competitiveness in the face of escalating trade tensions with the United States,

2 months ago

World

Europe’s opportunity to influence the future of global trade and investor concerns about the Omnibus proposal

EU’s Role in Shaping Global Trade Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Says BMW’s Niederländer As geopolitical tensions escalate, the European Union (EU) has a crucial opportunity to influence the global trade landscape, provided it

2 months ago

World

Trump embraces NATO amid EU discussions on security and trade

Discord Amidst NATO Summit’s Progress on Defense Spending Frustrations over President Trump’s trade policies toward Europe resurfaced at the recent NATO summit, where French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern over the contradiction

2 months ago

World

China becomes Belgium’s top non-EU supplier amid shifting global trade flows

China overtook the United States in 2024 to become Belgium’s largest non-EU supplier, according to the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency’s latest annual report. The shift reflects evolving global trade patterns and Belgium’s

2 months ago

Business

King and Queen head to Chile for first state visit to Latin America in 60 years

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde departed for Chile on Monday morning in the first Belgian state visit to Latin America in 60 years. The visit, focused on economic cooperation and space research,

2 months ago

Society

ING expects global economic slowdown in second half of 2025

The global economy will continue to grow in the second half of 2025, but at a slower pace, according to ING Belgium’s latest outlook. The slowdown is mainly driven by the trade

2 months ago

Business

Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele is on Saturday leaving for a mission to Japan lasting almost a week, which will focus on life sciences. During the “Flemish Week” at the World Expo in

2 months ago

Innovations·World

Sanctions Tandem: Hungary and Central Asia in Schemes Supporting Moscow

According to the analytical institute Robert Lansing Institute (RLI), Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—long known as a promoter of Russian interests within the EU—has recently ramped up efforts to bypass sanctions against Russia.

2 months ago

Society·World

Belgian PM outlines foreign policy vision during meeting with diplomatic corps

On Thursday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever laid out his government’s foreign policy vision to the country’s diplomatic corps in Brussels. In his speech, De Wever stressed the urgency of international

2 months ago

Politics·World

Tariff negotiations with US “advancing in the right direction,” says EU commissioner

Negotiations between the European Union and the United States on trade tariffs are “moving in the right direction,” European Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said on Wednesday, following a meeting with U.S. Trade

3 months ago

Business·World

US tariffs on steel and aluminum double to 50%

Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect on Wednesday. Trading partners around the world are voicing concern, and the EU still hopes to strike a deal

3 months ago

Business·World

Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs

US president rails against judges who ruled against him as appeals court grants pause until challenge is heard The Trump administration is racing to halt a major blow to the president’s sweeping tariffs after a US

3 months ago

Politics·World

Trump delays EU tariff hike following call with von der Leyen

US president Donald Trump has agreed to postpone a planned tariff increase on European Union goods until 9 July, following a call with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Trump had threatened

3 months ago

Business·World

Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations. “Their powerful Trade Barriers, Vat Taxes, ridiculous Corporate

3 months ago

Business·World

US president Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs from June

US president Donald Trump has threatened on his social media channel Truth Social to impose 50 per cent import tariffs on goods from the European Union from 1 June. The announcement made

3 months ago

World

Belgium backs EU proposal for 2 euro import fee on small parcels

Belgium supports a proposal by European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to charge 2 euros for every small parcel entering the EU, Economy minister David Clarinval said at the EU Competitiveness Council in

3 months ago

Business

Xi Jinping calls on EU to jointly resist ‘unilateral bullying’

Chinese president Xi Jinping has called on the EU to join China in opposing “unilateral bullying”, according to state news agency Xinhua. “China and Europe should shoulder their international responsibilities (…) and

4 months ago

Business·World

European stock markets tumble after China announces 84 per cent tariffs on US goods

China will raise its tariffs on goods from the United States to 84 per cent from Thursday. The rise comes in response to the earlier US increase in tariffs to 104 per

4 months ago

World

Tariff battle pushes Brussels Bel20 index below 4,000 points

The Brussels stock exchange closed deep in the red again on Monday. The Bel20 index lost 3.99 per cent, dropping to 3,930.25 points, the first time since August 2024 that it closed

4 months ago

Business

Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues

Asian and Australian stock markets opened with heavy losses on Monday morning as the fallout from Donald Trump’s trade tariffs continues. Shortly after opening, the Nikkei in Tokyo was down 8 per

4 months ago

World

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