trade tensions

China criticizes US tariffs as hypocritical and defends export restrictions on rare earths

China slams US tariffs as “hypocritical” defends rare earth export curbs Oct 12, 2025 23:25 IST In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has condemned US President Donald Trump’s announcement of…

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China implements extensive rare earth export controls, escalating trade tensions with the U.S.

Escalation in U.S.-China Trade Tensions Following New Export Controls China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced sweeping export controls on rare earth materials, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions with the United…

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Asia

EU fines Google, prompting Trump to threaten trade action against the bloc

The European Commission slapped the U.S. tech giant with €2.95 billion fine — but the story is far from over.…

1 month ago

World

German business confidence rises despite economic challenges and stagnation

Business Sentiment among German Companies Sees Slight Improvement Amid Economic Concerns Business sentiment among German companies improved slightly in August, a survey found on Monday, defying a barrage of bad news as…

2 months ago

Politics

European postal services suspend US parcel shipments amid tax policy uncertainty

European Postal Services Suspend Deliveries to the US Amid Trade Uncertainty Several European postal operators, including Belgium’s leading provider Bpost, are suspending parcel deliveries to the United States due to uncertainties and…

2 months ago

Politics

China prolongs investigation into EU dairy subsidies until February 2026

Beijing – The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday the extension of its anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products imported from the European Union, now set to continue until February 21, 2026,…

2 months ago

Brussels

UK economy exceeds growth expectations in second quarter, raising mixed signals for future stability

Growth was better than forecast but slowed compared to the first quarter of the year.…

2 months ago

World

Brussels supports trade strategy amid U.S. tariff threats and investment commitments

The EU says the commitment to invest $600 billion in the United States is “in no way binding.”…

2 months ago

World

Modi to attend SCO summit in China amid rising U.S. trade tensions

Indian Prime Minister Modi to Attend SCO Summit Amid U.S.-India Tensions Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to China later this month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, his…

2 months ago

World

Trump urges Switzerland to pay 39 percent tariff during holiday season

Swiss Independence Day Celebrations Overshadowed by Trade Tensions with the U.S. This year, Switzerland’s Independence Day celebrations on August 1 are dampened by escalating trade tensions with the United States, which plans…

2 months ago

World

Lithuanian prime minister steps down during investigation of business activities

EU Pharmaceutical Regulations May Become More Industry-Friendly Amid Trade Tensions As the European Union intensifies its competitiveness efforts in response to rising trade tensions with the U.S., the proposed tightening of pharmaceutical…

2 months ago

World

Merz and Macron’s partnership faces growing challenges

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz are meeting today in Berlin amid an atmosphere less jovial than during Merz’s ascension to chancellorship in May. The leaders will gather for dinner at Villa Borsig,…

3 months ago

Politics

Merkel criticizes Trump as attention seeker and recalls Greek debt crisis emotional moment

Merkel Urges European Unity Amid Trade Tensions with the U.S. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized the need for Europe to remain united in the face of potential tariff increases by the…

3 months ago

World

trade tensions

China criticizes US tariffs as hypocritical and defends export restrictions on rare earths

China implements extensive rare earth export controls, escalating trade tensions with the U.S.

EU fines Google, prompting Trump to threaten trade action against the bloc

German business confidence rises despite economic challenges and stagnation

European postal services suspend US parcel shipments amid tax policy uncertainty

China prolongs investigation into EU dairy subsidies until February 2026

UK economy exceeds growth expectations in second quarter, raising mixed signals for future stability

Brussels supports trade strategy amid U.S. tariff threats and investment commitments

Modi to attend SCO summit in China amid rising U.S. trade tensions

Trump urges Switzerland to pay 39 percent tariff during holiday season

Lithuanian prime minister steps down during investigation of business activities

Merz and Macron’s partnership faces growing challenges

Merkel criticizes Trump as attention seeker and recalls Greek debt crisis emotional moment

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