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EU eyes defense spending boost in trillion-dollar budget
The European Commission advanced a $2.3 trillion budget proposal that would boost EU defense spending through the next three ...
EU warns that its trade with the US could be effectively wiped out if Trump follows through on his threat
The European Union has warned that its trade with the United States could be effectively wiped out if Washington makes good ...
Reactions to the European Commission's new EU budget proposal
Following are some reactions to the European Commission's proposal on Wednesday for a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) EU ...
EU Threatens Donald Trump With $24.5 Billion Tariff List
Italy's foreign minister warned that, while he hopes for successful negotiations, the EU will respond resolutely to Trump's ...
EU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs; Trump says he is open to talks
The EU says the U.S. is resisting efforts to strike a trade deal and warned of countermeasures if no agreement is reached ...
EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ 30% tariffs
EU trade ministers have agreed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs announced on the European Union are “absolutely ...
Whiskey Once Again in EU’s Tariff Crosshairs
One of the European Union’s most reliable punching bags is shaped like a bottle of whiskey. The EU this week circulated to ...
EU’s Russian asset plan equals expropriation, warns Euroclear
Clearing house chief executive cautions against move to raise more money for Ukraine by investing in riskier assets ...
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners
President Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
EU again fails to approve new sanctions on Russia, diplomats say
The European Union failed for a second day to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday as Slovakia ...