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EU says a trade deal with Mercosur is a "massive opportunity" given U.S. tariffs

Striking a trade deal with Latin America's Mercosur bloc would be a "massive opportunity" for the European Union given uncertainties triggered by U.S.

EU says a trade deal with Mercosur is a "massive opportunity" given U.S. tariffs
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French cognac industry group calls for de-escalation of US, EU trade dispute

The European Union and the United States need to de-escalate their trade dispute and wine and spirits should be left untouched by both sides, said Florent Morillon, the president of

French cognac industry group calls for de-escalation of US, EU trade dispute
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EU has 'strong plan' to hit back at US tariffs if needed, EU chief says

The European Union has a "strong plan" to retaliate against tariffs imposed, and set to be imposed, by U.S.

EU has 'strong plan' to hit back at US tariffs if needed, EU chief says
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Brazil's finance minister says EU should see Mercosur deal as political, not just economic

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday the European Union should view its trade deal with Mercosur for its political significance, not just its economic impact.

Brazil's finance minister says EU should see Mercosur deal as political, not just economic
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European allies consider new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

The foreign ministers of Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Britain and Poland, along with the European Union's top diplomat and Defence Commissioner, said on Monday that they were

European allies consider new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
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Washington told EU to brace for more tariffs before any talks, envoys say

Washington has told the European Union it should not expect any trade negotiations before the United States has imposed more tariffs on the bloc next week, EU diplomats said on

Washington told EU to brace for more tariffs before any talks, envoys say
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BMW calls for transatlantic deal to prevent spiral of tariffs

German carmaker BMW on Thursday urged the European Union and United States to strike a deal to prevent a spiralling trade conflict, in a statement issued in response to President

BMW calls for transatlantic deal to prevent spiral of tariffs
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Top EU official expects Trump tariffs of about 20%, FT reports

The European Union's top trade negotiator Maroš Šefčovič expects U.S. President Donald Trump to hit the bloc with tariffs of about 20% next week, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Top EU official expects Trump tariffs of about 20%, FT reports
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German government opposes boycott of US products

Germany's government rejected on Wednesday calls for a boycott of U.S. goods despite disagreements over tariffs, saying Europe's biggest economy wanted to foster good trade

German government opposes boycott of US products
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EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk

EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk

EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk
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Apple set to stave off EU fine into browser options, sources say

Apple is set to stave off a possible fine and an EU order over its browser options on iPhones after it made changes to comply with landmark EU rules aimed at

Apple set to stave off EU fine into browser options, sources say
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In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan It's too soon to say "Salud" but the week begins with somewhat conciliatory messages from U.S.

In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat
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Group of EU states seeks faster progress in chips industry

Nine European Union countries are working to speed up plans to boost the bloc's computer chip industry and aim to present their proposals by the summer, one of

Group of EU states seeks faster progress in chips industry
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Italy's Meloni torn between Trump and European allegiance

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni finds herself playing a political balancing act as Europe moves to bolster its defences. 

Italy's Meloni torn between Trump and European allegiance
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EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support

Russia's key peace demand that Western allies stop providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is quietly being ignored by the European Union

EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support
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The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?

For the second time in a month, all European Union nations but Hungary signed a joint statement Thursday backing Ukraine

The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?
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China export controls freeze antimony shipments to EU from October

China has not shipped any antimony to European Union countries since October, customs data showed on Thursday, after the dominant supplier imposed export controls

China export controls freeze antimony shipments to EU from October
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Italy seeks EU response to U.S. tariffs, aims to prevent trade war

Italy will ask the European Union to prepare compensatory measures for sectors that could be impacted by U.S tariffs, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Wednesday, adding that he

Italy seeks EU response to U.S. tariffs, aims to prevent trade war
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French foreign minister plans visit to China, says tariff-hit cognac lobby

France's foreign minister is planning a two-day visit to China on March 27 and 28, the head of cognac lobby group BNIC said on Wednesday, repeating calls for an easing of trade

French foreign minister plans visit to China, says tariff-hit cognac lobby
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EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours

The European Union and its partners have pledged 5.8 billion euros ($6.3 billion) for Syria and its neighbours, said the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday.

EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours
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Syria donors pledge $6.5 billion in aid hoping to encourage its new leaders down the path to peace

International donors have pledged almost $6.5 billion in aid for Syria

Syria donors pledge $6.5 billion in aid hoping to encourage its new leaders down the path to peace
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Germany pledges 300 million euros in aid for Syrians at EU conference

Germany is pledging a further 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid for Syrians through the United Nations and select organisations, said Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on

Germany pledges 300 million euros in aid for Syrians at EU conference
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Lithuania backs plan to double EU military aid for Ukraine

Lithuania on Sunday backed an EU proposal to pledge up to 40 billion euros ($43.5 billion) in military aid for Ukraine this year and said a similar

Lithuania backs plan to double EU military aid for Ukraine
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French PM says EU tariff on American bourbon probably mistaken

The European Union was probably mistaken in targeting American whiskey in its riposte to U.S. tariffs, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Sunday, calling for talks to

French PM says EU tariff on American bourbon probably mistaken

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