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Donald Trump's proposed 50% tariff on EU exports could severely impact key manufacturing sectors, notably autos, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals, which collectively represent over €530bn in exports to the US. Economic analyses indicate that such tariffs could reduce the EU's GDP by up to 0.5%, with particularly large effects on countries like Ireland. The pharmaceutical sector, which exported nearly €80bn in 2024, warns that tariffs could lead to medicine shortages, while the aerospace and auto industries...

SummaryDonald Trump announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1, 2025, citing stalled negotiations and criticizing the bloc for various trade barriers and unfair practices against American companies. Following his statement on Truth Social, U.S. stock markets declined, with S&P 500 futures dropping 1.5% and the Stoxx Europe 600 index falling 1.7%. Previously, the U.S. had imposed a 20% reciprocal tariff on most EU goods, reduced until July 8 for...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is actively supporting an EU ban on the Nord Stream pipelines to prevent any attempts by the US and Russia to reactivate them amid ongoing sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The sanctions aim to target Nord Stream 2 AG and associated companies, with Merz seeking to mitigate domestic debates over the pipeline's fate and "Europeanize" the issue. Despite a divided public opinion in Germany regarding the resumption of...

The Netherlands and seven other EU countries have urged the European Union to enhance its civilian preparedness for disasters, driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent incidents like Spain's power blackout. The European Commission has recommended citizens stockpile food and improve emergency shelters, amid warnings of potential Russian attacks within five years and ongoing climate threats. Dutch justice minister David van Weel emphasized the need for coordinated responses and shared threat assessments to effectively...

Donald Trump’s trade negotiators are urging the EU to make unilateral tariff reductions on US goods, stating that without concessions, talks to avoid additional 20% duties will not progress. US trade representative Jamieson Greer plans to inform EU counterpart Maroš Šefčovič that the EU's recent proposals are insufficient, particularly due to the lack of a commitment to lower duties independently. As both sides prepare for a key meeting in Paris, the US remains focused on...

This article discusses the EU's response to U.S. trade demands, with negotiators pressing for tariff reductions to avoid a 20% duty on EU products. Austria's foreign minister supports increased military spending despite the country's neutrality, emphasizing cooperation within the EU for defense capabilities, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions. The Dutch justice minister calls for vigilance against corruption in military procurement amid a broader investigation into bribery related to defense contracts as Europe ramps up...