The EU Trade Commissioner is trying to bring momentum to the negotiations in the trade dispute with the USA. In the tariff conflict with China, President Trump creates an exception for electronic devices – but only temporarily.
By Jörn Petring
The head of the German Insurance Association and former ECB director sees growing doubts about the dominance of the US dollar. He sees opportunities for the euro – but national egoisms would have to give way.
By Till Hoppe
The Trump administration apparently wants to build up stocks of deep-sea metals to counter China's dominance in battery minerals and rare earths. China produces around 90 percent of the world's refined rare earths.
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US President Trump introduces a tariff pause. The EU therefore abandons planned countermeasures in order to create space for negotiations. Reactions are mixed.
By Till Hoppe
Consumer prices in China have fallen slightly again. The trade war could now lead to a further drop in prices. Experts expect greater deflationary pressure because of a greater price war within China.
By Leonardo Pape
With only one dissenting vote from Hungary, the EU decided on Wednesday to impose counter-tariffs worth EUR 20.9 billion on US products in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs.
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US President Trump plans to impose tariffs of 104 percent on Chinese goods. China threatens to fight the US to the end in the tariff dispute. Chinese newspapers and social media agree on who will suffer the most: the average American citizen.
By Jörn Petring
US President Trump imposes additional tariffs of 104% on Chinese goods. However, Beijing does not want to back down. The trade conflict between the two economic powers also has the EU Commission and industry up in arms.
By Till Hoppe
Will the devastating reaction of the markets force the US President to give in? The Commission and member states are taking their time with countermeasures and are tempting Trump with a customs agreement. At the same time, the strategy glosses over internal differences.
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In its reaction to the latest US tariffs, China is turning its attention to rare earths. According to Jost Wübbeke, the EU must also fear for its raw material security. The end of globalization caused by Trump's tariff war could lead to "everyone fighting for themselves and the world's raw materials."
By Marion Bergermann
