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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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European Commission Seeks Input on Future Trade Measures to Protect EU Steel Industry

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On 18 July 2025, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation on future measures to protect the European Union (EU) steel sector from unfair trade practices. The deadline to provide input is 18 August 2025....more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2025 - Protectionism or Free Trade?

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The Realities of Free Trade - Many of our basic freedoms are guaranteed by the Constitution. Speech, press, assembly, religion: these are all accepted as sacrosanct rights by reasonable people across the political spectrum....more

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Europe Daily News, 08 April 2025

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COMPETITION - Commission published its Decision approving acquisition by SNAM of the joint control of Terminale GNL Adriatico (M.11568) - Poland : UOKIK has given its conditional approval for the concentration between...more

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10 Key Takeaways of the European Steel and Metals Action Plan

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On 19 March 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") unveiled its European Steel and Metals Action Plan ("Steel and Metals Plan"), outlining the short and medium-term work program aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of...more

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Critical (minerals) mass: Minerals security in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment

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In the past five years, the acceleration of the energy transition, geopolitical pressures and political volatility have brought critical minerals to the fore. Energy security now extends to the reliable and adequate supply of...more

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Europe Daily News, 04 April 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11817 - Metinvest / IB / JV)... Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11962 - Actis / EdF / Bharat Grid)...more

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The EU’s Response to US Tariffs: From Tariffs to ‘Response Measures’ Under the Anti-Coercion Instrument?

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While the recent imposition of US tariffs on aluminium and steel imports and the EU’s subsequent response may evoke a sense of déjà vu from the first Trump administration, the European Union (EU) has more arrows in its quiver...more

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Europe Daily News, 28 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11899 - SRI/Dunlop Tires Business) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11912 - M&G FA / P Capital Partners)...more

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Transatlantic Trade: EU Consults to Respond to US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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The European Union (EU) had said repeatedly that it will retaliate in case of U.S. tariffs, which the EU sees as unjustified. The EU preferred (and attempted) a negotiated solution but moved swiftly to retaliation once the...more

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EU announces retaliatory tariffs in response to US tariffs on steel, aluminium and related products

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On 12 March 2025, the European Union announced its intention to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to the resumption and expansion of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium into the US, which began at 12:01am EDT on...more

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President Trump Threatens New Tariffs on European Alcohol Imports

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March 13, President Donald Trump announced a potential 200% tariff on wine, cognac, and other alcohol imports from Europe. This statement was made in response to the European Union’s plan to impose tariffs on American whiskey...more

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Mitigating Adverse Impacts of Tariff Hikes: Effective Strategies for Businesses

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In today’s global marketplace, companies are increasingly more vulnerable to the unpredictable impacts of tariffs and supply chain disruptions. As these external pressures threaten their financial stability, businesses must...more

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Europe Daily News, 06 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Commission clears acquisition of Novolex and Pactiv by Apollo and CPP Investments (M.11849) - Midday Express...more

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Europe Daily News, 03 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Commission clears acquisition of Yondr by CDPQ and DigitalBridge (M.11883) - Midday Express...more

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U.S. Introduces "Fair and Reciprocal Plan," Marking a Significant and Impactful Shift in Trade Policy

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On February 13, 2025, President Trump announced the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” (“Plan”), a major shift in U.S. trade policy designed “to counter non-reciprocal trading arrangements with trading partners by determining [and...more

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Reciprocal Tariffs: Presidential Memorandum Orders Investigations but No Immediate Action or Duties

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On February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum (the Memorandum) ordering the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Department of Commerce to initiate investigations of “harmful”...more

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2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: International Trade Regulations & Tariffs

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If there is one thing that we can be sure of as the new administration settles into the White House, it is that there will be a heightened focus on, and more aggressive use of international trade regulatory, enforcement and...more

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Trump Tariffs 2.0: The Tariff Tracker

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As President-elect Trump continues to shape his economic plan with significant tariff policies, it’s crucial for businesses to stay informed about the potential risks and opportunities his announcements may bring....more

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The Windsor Framework: Towards stability in UK-EU trade

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The proposed Windsor Framework revising the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland will, if implemented, solve some of the problems inherent in the operation of the Protocol and introduce collaborative processes for resolving...more

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US-EU Announce a New Path for Steel and Aluminum Trade

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On October 31, 2021, the Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative announced an agreement with the European Union (EU) to remove the 25% additional tariffs on steel and 10% additional tariffs on...more

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Brexit’s Exit: The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning?

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Four and One-Half Years! January 1, 2021 … at last … at long last as some might celebrate… or, as others might lament, a day which should have never come. Brexit is finally arriving. Four and one-half years have passed...more

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The UK-EU trade deal: What you need to know

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On Christmas Eve, the United Kingdom and European Union finally agreed a trade deal – the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) – which will define the post-Brexit trading relationship between the European Union and United...more

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GSP Reauthorization Up in the Air

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Our final section returns to trade policy with three narrower but equally important articles – the first in regard to US renewal of GSP benefits and the tension between the Biden administration's promise to protect US workers...more

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US “China Tariffs” - What to Expect from a Biden Administration

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Since trade policy almost always involves the application of tariffs, we begin with “China Tariffs – What to Expect from the Biden Administration,” an issue top of mind for many executives who have business interests in China...more

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2020 Post-Election Analysis: Issue by Issue

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FIRST 100 DAYS - As President-elect Biden stands poised to assume the office he has aspired to for the past three decades, he inherits a national crisis not unlike the one he stepped into as vice president nearly 12 years...more

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