48 h. ago Trump says he’s in ’no rush’ to end tariffs as he holds talks with Italy’s Meloni

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because of the revenues his tariffs are generating, but suggested while meeting with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni that it would be easy to find an agreement with the European Union. His administration has indicated that offers are […]

Economics

3 d. ago European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts

European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment from Japanese drugmaker Eisai and Biogen received approval for patients in early stages of the fatal, mind-robbing disease. The decision applies to all 27 members of the European Union […]

Economics

3 d. ago Leqembi® (lecanemab) is the First Medicine that Slows Progression of Early Alzheimer’s Disease to be Authorized in the European Union

In the European Union (EU), lecanemab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (early AD) who are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4*) non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Lecanemab is the first therapy that targets an underlying cause […]

Economics

5 d. ago EU Plans to Unveil Roadmap in May to Phase Out Russian Fuels

The European Union is planning to outline steps to phase out Russian fossil fuels in early May, seeking to reconcile its political objective of reducing import dependence on Moscow and the need to lower energy costs for the ailing industry.

Transport

8 d. ago EU Races to Expand €2 Trillion Trade Network as US Links Sour

The European Union is racing to clinch trade deals with countries around the world in an effort to diversify away from an increasingly protectionist US as officials worry that the transatlantic relationship has been irreversibly damaged.

Economics

8 d. ago EU Nations Set to Back More Flexibility for Filling Gas Storage

European Union member states are set to back more flexible rules for filling gas storage before winter, amid criticism that current targets artificially raise prices.

Other

9 d. ago Germany’s economy is expected to be more or less stagnant this year

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy is likely to be more or less stagnant in 2025 after shrinking for two years and the impact of U.S. tariffs could weigh down an already unimpressive showing, leading think tanks forecast Thursday. Germany has Europe’s biggest economy and is the 27-nation European Union’s most populous member. Five economic institutes […]

Other

9 d. ago The EU will put tariff retaliation on hold for 90 days to match Trump’s pause

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission said Thursday it will put its retaliation measures against new U.S. tariffs on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his sweeping new tariffs and leave room for a negotiated solution. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the commission, which […]

Economics

1 week ago EU imposes new retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in U.S. goods

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member states voted Wednesday to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, as the largest U.S. trading partner described them as “unjustified and damaging.” The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on […]

Economics

1 week ago EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member states have voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on April 15 and others on May 15 and Dec. 1. The EU […]

Economics

2 w. ago Europe says it holds alot of trade cards on eve of Trump’s tariff ’Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on […]

Economics

2 w. ago Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes […]

Economics

2 w. ago ‘We stand by your side’: Germany’s Scholz condemns Trump’s attacks on Canada

Outgoing German chancellor said European Union would 'react as one' in response to more trade tariffs

Politics

3 w. ago EU Nations Weigh New Tools to Make Gas Storage More Flexible

European Union nations are considering empowering the bloc’s regulatory arm to allow more flexible gas storage goals if prices of the fuel surge due to speculation or market manipulation.

Other

3 w. ago Some European Nations Push for More Flexible 2025 Gas Storage Targets

Some European Union nations are still pushing for more flexible gas storage targets to start this year, as the bloc negotiates a new framework for refilling its depleted reserves.

Economics

3 w. ago Europe races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A top European Union official visited a strategic metals site in central Greece on Thursday, after the bloc announced plans to accelerate production of its own critical minerals and reduce dependence on China. Stephane Sejourne, an executive vice president at the European Commission, toured an aluminum plant that will soon extract […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7

CALGARY – The Alberta government has implemented temporary measures to allow military reservists to deploy as part of June’s G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis Country. Canada will host the leaders of the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy, as well as the European Union at the meeting scheduled June 15-17. Alberta […]

Politics

3 w. ago Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs as U.S. official calls for calm

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his tariff threats against Canada on Thursday — after a senior White House official cautioned Canadians to hold off on reacting to auto tariffs because relief could be on the way. Trump posted on social media that if “the European Union works with Canada in order to do economic harm […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be “far larger than currently planned.” The comments follow Trump’s move to impose 25 per cent tariffs […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump Floats More Tariffs on EU, Canada If They Work Against US

President Donald Trump suggested further tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and Canada if they worked together “to do economic harm” to the US.

Economics