EU delays Mercosur signing as 25-year curse drags on – POLITICO
Long-standing opposition from France, Poland and Italy, where farming constituencies are influential, has turned the deal into a…
British steel still can’t escape Brexit taxes – POLITICO
Despite Starmer supposedly securing a widely-trumpeted exception back in May, those tariffs still remain in place. | Pool…
UK rejoins EU’s Erasmus exchange scheme after Brexit hiatus – POLITICO
While the tax, which charges firms for the greenhouse gas emissions in their products, begins on Jan. 1,…
To clinch a deal with India, the EU should take a tip from the UK – POLITICO
In contrast to this rigidity, India’s concessions in its deal with the U.K. emerged from the flexibility it…
France calls to delay crunch Mercosur vote – POLITICO
Denmark, which holds the presidency of the Council of the EU, has vowed to hold the vote in…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
EU’s vote on Mercosur trade deal to take place next week, Denmark confirms – POLITICO
This risks leaving the Danish presidency of the Council short of the supermajority needed to get the deal…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
EU agrees to ax trade perks for countries that refuse to take back failed migrants – POLITICO
The push to link trade measures to migration policy comes amid major advances by far-right parties across Europe…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The NICE threshold will rise to £25,000 to £35,000 for every quality adjusted life year. In return for…