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South Korea

Trump given golden crown in South Korea but trade deal remains elusive

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

29/10/2025

Economy

Costa Rica favours Indo-Pacific trade over Mercosur - trade minister

Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join.

08/10/2025

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?

07/10/2025

Economy

China launches an investigation into Mexico's tariffs on Asian imports

Beijing hopes to deter countries from siding with the US in suppressing Chinese trade.

26/09/2025

Economy

Trump to put import taxes on pharma, home furnishings, heavy trucks

While Trump did not provide a legal justification for the tariffs, he appeared to stretch the bounds of his role as commander-in-chief by stating on Truth Social that the taxes on imported kitchen cabinets and sofas were needed “for national security and other reasons".

26/09/2025

Economy

Japan: Revised Q2 GDP shows 2.2% growth despite US tariffs

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated. The data was published hours after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his long-awaited resignation following his party's defeat in the summer elections.

08/09/2025

Economy

The hidden cost of international trade and the countries left behind

While international trade can be a powerful tool to address some of the world’s most complex challenges, it can also contribute to inequality between rich and poor nations.

04/09/2025

Economy

Trump’s tariffs knocked down by federal appeals court. What now?

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump went too far when he declared national emergencies to justify imposing sweeping import taxes on almost every country on earth.

01/09/2025

Economy

India braces for export shock as 50% US tariff takes effect

The duty rate US President Donald Trump has placed on Indian goods is among the highest in the world.

27/08/2025

Europe News

Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement

EU recognition of US car safety standards could have dangerous consequences for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, NGOs warn.

25/08/2025

Europe News

Haunted by Merkel: Trump still grappling with Europe’s lost leader

Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about the EU-US trade deal, and reminisced about a conversation with former German chancellor Angela Merkel.

07/08/2025

Europe News

Trump warns EU: 35% tariffs if $600bn investment pledge unfulfilled

Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about a pledge on investment made in the EU-US trade deal.

05/08/2025

Economy

US and China prepare to extend tariff pause after Stockholm talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump must approve the pause before it can go ahead.

30/07/2025

Markets

Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability

UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns.

29/07/2025

Economy

US-EU trade deal wards off tariff escalation but threatens growth

The 15% rate removes Trump's threat of a 30% tariff. But it effectively raises the tariff on EU goods from 1.2% last year to 17%.

29/07/2025

Europe News

After the trade deal..., Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

28/07/2025

Economy

US and China to talk in Stockholm as trade truce expiration nears

The talks are a precursor to a potential autumn meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen and Trump strike EU-US deal with 15% tariff for the bloc

The trade deal will introduce a 15% tariff for the vast majority of EU products. But some will benefit from a "zero-for-zero" scheme.

27/07/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Scotland to "discuss transatlantic trade relations."

25/07/2025

Economy

The UK’s weak economic growth and Brexit: Is the worst over?

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has left lasting impacts on the country’s economy. While many of the repercussions appear to be longstanding, including low productivity, Euronews Business asked experts whether they think the worst is over.

25/07/2025