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European Commission President Engages in Direct Diplomacy with Trump

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen engaged in direct discussions with President Trump on Sunday, with EU officials describing the exchange as positive and productive. The high-level engagement...

EU Concedes Comprehensive US Trade Deal “Unattainable”

The European Union has conceded that a comprehensive trade deal with the US is now "unattainable," shifting its...

EU Ready to ‘Defend Interests’ Against Trump’s Tariff Threats

The European Union is ready to "defend its interests" against Donald Trump's new tariff threats, which include a...

German Car Industry a Factor as EU Pushes for Tariff Deal with US

The fate of the German car industry is a significant factor as the EU pushes for a "framework"...

£2.65bn Deal: TSB Becomes Casualty of Spanish Bank War

TSB has effectively become a casualty in a high-stakes war between Spanish banking giants, as it is being...

Currency Market Shaken: Dollar’s Historic Decline Amidst Trump’s Economic Agenda

The currency market has been profoundly shaken, as the US dollar recorded its worst first half-year performance in over 50 years. Its 10.8% plunge...

UK Government Boosted as Lotus Commits to Hethel Plant

The UK government has received a boost as Lotus officially committed to its Hethel plant in Norfolk, dispelling fears of a manufacturing exodus to...

Stock Markets Soar Despite Canada Crisis as China Deal Hopes Rise

Financial markets have responded positively to mixed trade developments, with US stocks reaching new highs despite the collapse of Canada negotiations, buoyed by optimism...

Five-Sector Approach Proposed to Simplify Complex EU-US Trade Negotiations

Chancellor Merz's proposal to focus negotiations on five specific sectors including automotive, steel, and pharmaceuticals has gained traction among European business leaders seeking immediate...

UK-China Trade Relationship Strengthens Despite Global Tensions

The UK-China trade relationship is demonstrating remarkable resilience despite broader global tensions, with Chinese exports to Britain surging 16.1% in May. This growth suggests...

Global Equities Up, Gold Down: Mideast Peace Reshapes Portfolios

Global equities surged higher on Tuesday while gold prices fell over 1%, as a ceasefire in the Middle East reshaped investor portfolios. The end...