trade

US maintains tariffs on EU goods but holds off on threatened hikes

The US has said it will not increase tariffs on $7.5bn (€6.8bn) worth of European goods, imposed during the 16-year trade battle over state aid for Airbus and Boeing

13 Aug 2020

Closer EU-Morocco relations would benefit both parties – here’s why

Europe and Morocco have a long-standing – and sometimes fraught – relationship. For their partnership to reach its full potential, the two must address the way they work together

22 Aug 2019

How CETA is forging a new economic relationship between Canada and the EU

The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will pave the way for unprecedented levels of economic cooperation between the two regions

31 Jul 2019

Proposed EU trade regulations could harm SMEs, not rogue traders

The EU has proposed a new set of market surveillance rules to protect against an influx of non-compliant products. Such restrictions could prove prohibitive for smaller businesses

15 Apr 2019

EU sends ultimatum to Switzerland over future relationship

The Swiss Government must decide whether to approve the new framework on a future relationship with the EU, or risk being cut off from European markets

7 Dec 2018

An office skyscraper at night in China. The UK currently sells £1bn worth of goods and services per year to China. Increasing trade links with the country will be key to Europe's economic growth

Opening up China: why Europe needs to increase trade with the country

Increasing Chinese trade could be the solution ailing European companies are looking for, as national and EU trade agreements begin to boost profits

7 Apr 2014

Awards Supplement 2019

The European CEO awards 2019 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.