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UN Agency Seeks Clarity on Small Parcels as Exemption Ends

The Universal Postal Union said it sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Aug. 26 to express concerns the agency鈥檚 member countries have about the end of the 鈥渄e minimis exemption."

August 28, 2025
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EU, US Spar Over Car and Farm Tariffs

People familiar with the negotiations cautioned that any potential deal could be upended by President Trump, who has yet to comment publicly on the arrangements under discussion.

July 11, 2025
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EU Plans Boeing Tariffs in Response to US Trade Moves

The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including on Boeing Co. aircraft, if President Donald Trump puts a baseline levy on the bloc鈥檚 goods as many expect.

June 24, 2025
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EU Moves to Revive Fractured Trade Talks With Trump

The EU has shared a revised proposal with the U.S., as it aims to inject momentum in talks with President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration amid lingering skepticism that a deal can be reached.

May 21, 2025
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EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs

Trump鈥檚 move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his 鈥淎merica First鈥 agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war 鈥 and led to a meltdown in financial markets.

April 7, 2025
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France Backs Using EU鈥檚 Top Trade Tool Against US If Needed

The anti-coercion instrument, which is subject to a number of conditions and steps, would eventually allow the EU to deploy a broad range of retaliatory responses.

March 21, 2025
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Stellantis鈥 Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn鈥檛 Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe鈥檚 auto manufacturers don鈥檛 need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025
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EU Seeks Talks With Trump Before Retaliatory Tariffs

The EU wants to engage with the U.S., Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris said. 鈥淲e should do that rather than having further announcements and then trying to respond.鈥

March 18, 2025
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EU Expands Tariff List in Trump鈥檚 Looming Trade Dispute

The EU is broadening the list of U.S. goods it will target with retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on steel and aluminum exports.

February 24, 2025
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EU Commission Vows Firm and Swift Reaction to Tariffs

The European Union鈥檚 executive branch on Feb. 14 vowed to 鈥渢ake firm and immediate action鈥 against U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 14, 2025