China spares major EU cognac-makers in trade war – POLITICO
The announcement adds to headaches already piling up in the lead-up to a summit in China on July…
EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff – POLITICO
Despite the intensive talks, a landing zone for an agreement remains potentially difficult for von der Leyen, with…
Ukrainian campaigners urge UK to rip up Russia-linked energy contracts – POLITICO
“It sets an example which profiteering companies have been only too happy to follow,” the letter said. “This…
Romania risks public blowback over push to slash EU’s highest deficit – POLITICO
Expert Forum’s Nuțu said austerity measures would be “terribly unpopular” if the government doesn’t reduce unnecessary public expenditures…
Britain considers joining European customs pact – POLITICO
The document adds: “The question of UK accession therefore merits further review, and this is reflected in feedback…
EU plans to squeeze out Russian gas with tough new rules – POLITICO
From Jan. 1, 2026, the import of natural gas via pipelines or as seaborne liquefied natural gas will…
UK automakers to secure US tariff relief by end of June – POLITICO
Steel and aluminum tariffs will, for now, remain at 25 percent instead of dropping to 0 percent as…
UK and US to begin implementing trade deal ‘very soon,’ says Starmer – POLITICO
The focus of current discussions is “not about who owns it — it’s the melt and pour rules,”…
Trump’s political offensive on European allies will have long-lasting consequences – POLITICO
Trump’s singular answer to all these problems is tariffs — “the most beautiful word in the world.” He…
Doubled S232 lifts EU, Japanese CR prices over US tags
US cold-rolled (CR) coil prices edged up again this week, and most offshore markets moved in the opposite…