Peggy Corlin

Economy

Feeling the strain: Italian pasta makers boil over Trump tariffs

Faced with the threat of exorbitant US tariffs, Italian pasta producers are hoping for political support — and that they will not have to wait for a legal resolution to their case.

16 October 2025

Economy

EU trade chief Šefčovič slams China’s rare earth export curbs

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič took aim at China and its new trade policy on rare earths on Tuesday, denouncing "unprocessable" Chinese requests on EU companies.

14 October 2025

Economy

EU Commission slaps three major fashion brands with €157 million fine

An investigation launched in 2023 revealed that Gucci, Chloé and Loewe imposed their own pricing policies on retailers, thereby increasing product prices and reducing consumer choice. Gucci was hit the hardest, with a fine of €119 million.

14 October 2025

Economy

'Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects US pressure on climate rules

In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws.

9 October 2025

Economy

European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal

Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday.

8 October 2025

Economy

European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel

EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free.

7 October 2025

Economy

Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the EU Commission

From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans' plates?

7 October 2025

Economy

'Time is running out' for Europe’s steel workers, sector tells the EU

Suffocated by Chinese overcapacities and US tariffs, the European steel industry says its very survival is at stake, urging the European Commission to introduce strong protective measures.

2 October 2025

Economy

Trump threatens to slap 100% tariffs on movies made abroad

A few months after initial threats, the US president is once again targeting the non-American film industry.

29 September 2025

Economy

Pharma tariffs: The EU's confident it can dodge US measures

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the US, but the European Commission remains hopeful that the deal concluded with Washington this summer—setting 15% tariffs on EU goods—will also apply to the sector.

26 September 2025

Economy

US drops tariffs on EU cars to 15%

The measures concerning cars will apply retroactively from 1 August. Negotiations on aluminium and steel, which remain heavily taxed at 50%, are only just beginning.

25 September 2025

Europe News

EU's green demands are jamming trade talks with India

India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU.

25 September 2025

Business

Does Airbus need some of Boeing's Trump-style advocacy?

While US President Donald Trump has feted and advocated for large orders, there's no hard-hitting advocate for Airbus. But experts tell Euronews that with a full order book, the European air champion might not need one.

24 September 2025

Economy

European Commission concludes free trade deal with Indonesia

The Commission has signed a political agreement guaranteeing access for swathes of EU products to the Indonesian market. Jakarta will also benefit from preferential tariffs, including on highly controversial palm oil.

23 September 2025

Economy

EU Commissioner Sefcovic flies to Indonesia to finalise trade deal

Securing access to a new market would be a win for the EU Commission, which is pursuing a trade diversification agenda since relations soured with the US following its imposition of tariffs.

22 September 2025

Economy

EU industry struggles with new US rules on imports of steel and aluminium

The US, which slapped 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium in June, requires importers to provide proof of origin for these materials when they are part of a finished product: a headache for European industry.

19 September 2025

Economy

Clothes imports up 14% in 2025 amid fierce competition from China

The textile industry is sounding the alarm as imports in the fast fashion sector continue to grow steadily.

16 September 2025

Economy

MEPs call on Commission to drop energy purchase promise in EU-US deal

A letter is currently circulating within the European Parliament denouncing the European Commission’s commitment to purchase $750 billion worth of energy products from the US.

15 September 2025

Belgium

Microsoft makes commitments on Teams to allay EU antitrust concerns

The commitments made by the US tech giant to unbundle Teams from its flagship applications will bind it for between seven and 10 years.

12 September 2025

Europe News

EU and India chase down trade deal with wrangling over food

The fact that agriculture is now being formally addressed in EU-India trade negotiations signals that talks are edging toward the finish line, according to experts.

11 September 2025