Trade

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Control freaks: G7 leaders push to cap oil prices

June 28, 2022 12:15 am

As Macron proposes worldwide price controls, economists warn market manipulation could backfire.

France wants cap on oil prices worldwide — not just Russia

June 27, 2022 5:54 pm

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

June 26, 2022 7:40 pm

Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.

All that glitters won’t be sold: G7 bans Russian gold

June 26, 2022 10:03 am

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

June 25, 2022 2:18 pm

New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has Boris Johnson firmly in his sights.

The G7 conundrum: How hard should you push China in a crisis?

June 25, 2022 12:17 pm

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

June 25, 2022 6:00 am

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

June 24, 2022 8:58 pm

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz cautioned that the proposal would be difficult to implement.

The EU races to free itself from Russia’s gas noose

June 23, 2022 9:19 pm

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

June 23, 2022 7:13 pm

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

June 23, 2022 2:23 pm

Steel industry welcomes ‘right result’ but role of trade watchdog under scrutiny.

European officials scramble to douse Kaliningrad tensions

June 23, 2022 1:54 pm

Senior EU diplomats warn the situation is serious and could get worse, fast.

Australian PM Albanese to visit Macron after NATO summit

June 23, 2022 1:19 pm

France-Australia relations are on the mend following the spat over submarines.

Germany raises national energy alert over Russia’s ‘economic attack’

June 23, 2022 11:56 am

Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck is calling on Germans to cut energy use.

Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

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

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

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

June 23, 2022 4:01 am

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

June 22, 2022 9:50 pm

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

June 22, 2022 6:27 pm

Trade skeptics on the left and right now hold the balance of power in Paris.

Brussels says it’s serious about green trade deals

June 22, 2022 11:12 am

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

June 21, 2022 10:43 pm

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

June 21, 2022 8:59 pm

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

June 21, 2022 8:47 pm

NSO Group ‘made mistakes,’ its chief lawyer says.

Spain demands EU leave energy treaty over climate concerns

June 21, 2022 6:44 pm

Spain is the first country to publicly call for an exit from the treaty.

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