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European Commission Imports Trade Relations

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Week Twenty-Six in Trade

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On July 24, 2025 the European Commission voted to impose retaliatory tariffs of €93 billion on U.S. goods if a trade deal is not reached between the United States and European Union. The tariffs will be effective August 7,...more

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EU adopts restrictions on access of Chinese companies to EU public procurement for medical devices

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Following approval by EU Member States in the Trade Barriers Committee, on 19 June 2025, the European Commission adopted the first measure (Implementing regulation - EU - 2025/1197 - EN - EUR-Lex) under the International...more

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European Union Adopts 16th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

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In a bid to further increase the pressure on Russia, the Council of the European Union has adopted additional measures which have been introduced in its 16th sanctions package. The new measures amending the framework Council...more

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European Commission Initiates Consultation on New Retaliation in Response to US Tariffs

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INTRODUCTION - On 8 May 2025 the European Commission announced a consultation on potential countermeasures in response to recent US tariffs on EU products. This development is part of ongoing trade tensions between the EU...more

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EU Publishes New List of Products that Could be Subject to Retaliatory Tariffs and Invites Comments from Stakeholders

On Thursday, the European Commission opened a public consultation on a proposed list of U.S. imports that could face European Union (EU) countermeasures if current negotiations between the EU and the U.S. fail to reach a fair...more

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Europe Daily News, 07 April 2025

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COMPETITION - Commission approves Safran's acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace's actuation business, subject to conditions (M.11253)... Commission clears acquisition of Bridewell by Oakley Capital and Eurazeo...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of March 2025

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Agrees to Help Lift International Sanctions on Certain Russian Exports: On March 25, Reuters reported that Washington has agreed “to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.” This consideration...more

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Trump Administration Tariffs: Responses from the EU, the UK, and APAC

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On Wednesday 2 April 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency “arising from conditions reflected in large and persistent annual US goods trade deficits.” In response, the...more

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

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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Proposed EU countermeasures to target U.S. exports

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On 12 March 2025, the EU announced that it will impose countermeasures in response to new tariffs imposed by the US on steel and aluminium imports. The EU countermeasures are twofold: First, the European Commission will...more

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Europe Daily News, 17 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Action brought on 28 January 2025 - Meta Platforms and Meta Platforms Ireland Vs. Commission (Case T-66/25) Re: annulment of the European Commission decision C(2024) 8053 final pursuant to Article 102 of the...more

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Europe Daily News, 14 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11833 - ABB / WM / JV) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11837 - KPS / Ineos Composites)...more

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EU Announces Countermeasures Following Imposition of US Tariffs

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On 12 March 2025, the United States (US) imposed tariffs of up to 25% on imports of steel, aluminium, and certain products containing steel and aluminium from the European Union (EU) and other trading partners....more

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EU Announces Countermeasures in Response to US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

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The European Commission announced countermeasures to address the impact on EU businesses and consumers in response to the US reinstating 25% tariffs on steel imports and increase of the existing 10% tariff on aluminum imports...more

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Another Day, Another Round of Tariffs and Threats of Counter-Tariffs

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The Trump administration formally imposed 25% tariffs on imports of EU steel and aluminum Wednesday. Within hours of those tariffs going into effect, the EU responded by announcing the intention of its member-states to impose...more

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

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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Update: Navigating New Tariff and Import Trade Realities Under the Second Trump Administration

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Update: On February 10, 2025, the Trump administration issued a proclamation reinstating a 25% ad valorem tariff on steel imports and increasing tariffs on aluminum imports to 25%, as well as ending all beneficial...more

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First International Procurement Instrument case relating to EU medical devices in China’s public procurement market. The key...

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On 14 January 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") published the findings of its first investigation under the EU's International Procurement Instrument ("IPI"). Findings of the investigation concludes that China...more

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Europe Daily News, 20 December 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11772 - Nippon Express / SH)- Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11783 - Luxshare / Pierer / Leoni)...more

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Europe Daily News, 19 December 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11805 - Unicredit / CNP Unicredit Vita) Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11834 - GTCR / Insight Partners / Tricentis)...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: June 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission to Take Action to Address Territorial Supply Constraints - On 24 May 2024, the EU Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, announced that the European Commission...more

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Europe Daily News, 14 March 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11288 - Tapestry / Capri) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11443 - Adnoc / Fertiglobe)...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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China is answering the White House’s latest tariff announcement with another $60 billion in levies on US goods of its own....more

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