Trade

British administration is looking at several options to strengthen economic ties with Beijing in a move that risks Conservative anger.

British PM invited to sign deal in India in late October.

Campaigners demand that the EU close a ‘loophole’ for the import of oversized US cars.

Brussels and Washington prepare to slap 10 to 25 percent tariffs on countries outside their metals club.

Iran’s air safety record is as shoddy as Russia’s, but its mechanics have more experience in coding international sanctions.

US think tank Beyond Parallel observed an increase in freight railcars along the North Korea-Russia border, suggesting likely supply of arms and munitions to Moscow.

Two new climate commissioners pledged to ‘defend’ the goal of 90 percent emission cuts by 2040 this week.

The economy ministry cited strategic concerns in vetoing the takeover of France-based Segault by American industrial machinery giant Flowserve.

Moscow is still raking in huge sums from its energy exports despite G7+ restrictions.

Moscow’s self-imposed embargo on diesel sales abroad was designed to tackle shortages at home.

Moscow has to pay to rebuild Ukraine, the top diplomat says, telling Putin: ‘You broke it, you bought it.’

Maroš Šefčovič and Wopke Hoekstra pass plenary vote to take up European Commission posts.

The EU wanted 145 staff to tackle global competitors with lavish subsidies, but only appears to have found a handful.

China takes aim after Brussels formally initiates a probe into its electric vehicle subsidies.

European lawmakers are keen to show support for Armenians, but Azerbaijan’s gas diplomacy makes sanctions unlikely.

European Commission investigation follows pressure from the French government.

Maroš Šefčovič and Wopke Hoekstra get committee approval, setting scene for formal confirmation vote on Thursday.

It’s Yield-mageddon in the US, as the post-COVID bill comes in for paying.

Russia’s war won’t stop Brussels and Kyiv starting talks on Ukraine joining the EU, diplomats say.

US proposals leaked to POLITICO cover thorny issues including agriculture, but not market access.

Beijing’s state companies stand accused of contributing to the Kremlin’s war chest.

‘We are here to express our solidarity,’ says top diplomat Josep Borrell.

Beijing secures Berlin’s backing for the AIIB during Frankfurt visit by Xi Jinping’s top economic aide.