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Competition Policy Implications Emerge in International Trade Discussions

Competition policy implications are emerging in international trade discussions as countries assess how trade agreements might affect domestic market competition. The extended negotiation period allows for more detailed analysis of competitive impacts. Trade policy changes can significantly affect competitive dynamics in various industries. Countries must consider how trade agreements might impact domestic businesses and market structures. The European Union's approach to trade negotiations includes consideration of...

Brussels Under Siege: Trump’s Trade Aggression Unrelenting

Brussels is under siege from unrelenting trade aggression from the Trump administration, with President Trump's July 9th deadline for tariffs approaching and only two days left to secure a deal. The European Union faces the threat of 50% tariffs on its imports, and potentially 70% on others. This uncertainty has already caused businesses worldwide to halt investments, and the dollar to post its worst...

Trump’s Trade War Rhetoric Intensifies with EU Food Tariffs

Donald Trump's trade war rhetoric has intensified with a direct threat to impose a 17% tariff on European food and farm produce exports. This...

Europe’s Tariff Battle: Averting 50% While Accepting 10% from US

Europe is in the midst of a tariff battle, reportedly aiming to avert crippling 50% tariffs from the US by accepting a 10% tariff...

Sabadell’s Exit Strategy: TSB for BBVA Battle

Sabadell has unveiled its exit strategy for TSB, selling the UK lender to Santander for £2.65 billion as a direct response to the escalating...

Dollar’s Dire Straits: Worst Performance in Decades as Tariffs Bite Hard

The US dollar is in dire straits, experiencing its worst performance in decades, with a 10.8% decline against a basket of currencies in the...

UK Government Supports Lotus’s Hethel Decision

The UK government is backing Lotus's decision to keep its Hethel factory in Norfolk open, following assurances given to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. This...

Integrated Supply Chains Face Disruption from Tax Policy Dispute

The highly integrated supply chains that define the North American economy face potential disruption as President Trump's termination of Canada trade negotiations threatens to...

Economic Vulnerability Drives Political Positions in Trade Negotiations

The correlation between economic vulnerability and political positions in European trade negotiations demonstrates how structural factors influence diplomatic strategies. Countries and sectors facing immediate...

UK Healthcare Sector Monitors Chinese Medical Import Surge

The UK healthcare sector is closely monitoring the surge in Chinese medical imports as overall trade increases. May's 16.1% export growth includes significant volumes...

Global Stability Rises, Gold Falls: Ceasefire Boosts Confidence

Global stability saw a significant rise on Tuesday, leading to a fall in gold prices by over 1%, as the ceasefire between Israel and...

From Euphoria to Uncertainty: Oil Prices Reflect Mideast Truce Volatility

Oil prices swung from initial euphoria to uncertainty, reflecting the significant volatility surrounding the declared Mideast truce. Brent crude, the global benchmark, demonstrated the...

Global Stocks: Awaiting Clarity on Iran’s Next Move

Global stock markets remained subdued on Monday, as investors cautiously awaited clarity on Iran's next move following recent US actions. The lack of clear...

London Prepares for Next Round of US-China Trade Negotiations

President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that London would be the site for the next round of US-China trade negotiations, set for Monday. This...