Tag: EU trade policy
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Europe Eyes Countermeasures as Trump Threats Tariffs Over Greenland, Berlin Says
Berlin signals unified European response to Trump tariff threats Europe is preparing a coordinated set of countermeasures in response to US President Donald Trump’s warning of tariffs on several countries that oppose his plans for Greenland. Germany’s vice chancellor said on Monday that the bloc would not be cowed by what he called political blackmail,…
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Italy Tightens Demands on Mercosur as EU Deal Nears Completion and Domestic Tensions Rise
Italy Tightens safeguards as Mercosur talks advance Italy has stepped up its demands for safeguards in the long‑stalled Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that strong climate, environmental, and social protections are essential before the pact can proceed. Brussels and Madrid have signaled that the deal is edging closer to completion, but Rome’s insistence on binding commitments…