Trade
Latest news, analysis and comment on trade policy in Europe and beyond.
Poll: Just 5 percent of Northern Ireland voters trust UK to manage trade dispute
Nearly half think Brussels and Dublin represent their post-Brexit interests fairly.
EU ministers approve landmark climate measures, but tough talks await
View from the summit: A self-defeating G7 fails on all fronts
It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil
G7 buys into Scholz’s Climate Club idea
G7 agrees to explore price cap on Russian oil
UK bill to switch off Northern Ireland Brexit rules clears first hurdle
Control freaks: G7 leaders push to cap oil prices
As Macron proposes worldwide price controls, economists warn market manipulation could backfire.
France wants cap on oil prices worldwide — not just Russia
A strategy the US proposed to target Russian oil should apply to all oil producers worldwide.
G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road
Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.
All that glitters won’t be sold: G7 bans Russian gold
Ban is latest effort to undercut Russia’s extraction-based economy in response to war in Ukraine.
With Merkel gone, Germany gets tough on Brexit
New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has Boris Johnson firmly in his sights.
The G7 conundrum: How hard should you push China in a crisis?
America will arrive at the Bavarian G7 summit with upgraded plans to try to reduce Beijing’s political and commercial reach.
Tory Brexiteers will back Northern Ireland protocol bill
British MPs will on Monday vote on the U.K. government’s plan to override trade rules in Northern Ireland.
G7 to discuss Russian oil price cap via sanctions relief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz cautioned that the proposal would be difficult to implement.
The EU races to free itself from Russia’s gas noose
Failing to secure gas supplies would have serious consequences for Europe — but also Ukraine.
Who’s in and who’s out in Macronia — and what it means for the EU
Who’s set to make waves, and whose raft has capsized? Here are the names you need to know in the new French National Assembly.
UK trade secretary set to extend controversial steel protections
Steel industry welcomes ‘right result’ but role of trade watchdog under scrutiny.
European officials scramble to douse Kaliningrad tensions
Senior EU diplomats warn the situation is serious and could get worse, fast.
Australian PM Albanese to visit Macron after NATO summit
France-Australia relations are on the mend following the spat over submarines.
Germany raises national energy alert over Russia’s ‘economic attack’
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck is calling on Germans to cut energy use.
Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation
The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.
A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.
The pro-Putin preacher the US won’t touch
The U.S. tends to avoid sanctioning religious figures. Could the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church prove an exception?
EU champion Airbus has deep links to Chinese military industrial complex, report says
The planemaker has key manufacturing facilities in China and its local CEO is a member of the Communist Party.
Macron’s misfortune spells trouble ahead for EU trade
Trade skeptics on the left and right now hold the balance of power in Paris.
Brussels says it’s serious about green trade deals
The EU aims to use its massive market power to push trading partners to act on climate change.
EU is sabotaging itself with Russian oil sanctions, Khodorkovsky warns
The Putin critic says Europe is harming its own finances when it should be pouring cash into arms for Kyiv.
Smugglers’ secrets: How Russia can beat EU sanctions
It’s only a matter of time before Russia starts pulling tricks on ships at sea and sending goods via friendly countries to avoid and evade sanctions.
Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers
NSO Group ‘made mistakes,’ its chief lawyer says.
Spain demands EU leave energy treaty over climate concerns
Spain is the first country to publicly call for an exit from the treaty.
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