Investigation into cheap wood exports follows producers’ claim the products originated in Russia
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tariffs to be imposed in 2026 will impede energy transition
Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars
Member states are failing to show Beijing a united front over electric vehicles
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
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Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
Old arguments over energy trading and fishing rights are a potential stumbling block in the talks
Existing regime not strong enough for companies to exit long-term contracts, says energy minister
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissioner
The ‘in-betweeners’ have profited from diverse trade relations — but may increasingly have to choose sides
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Ministers reconsider Tory policy after concerns from food industry and unionists
Officials consider proposal to crack down on shipments to Moscow from European company subsidiaries based overseas
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UK trade deal with EU has led to ‘profound and ongoing’ impact on goods flow
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns of disruption to commerce from EU and other unilateral green taxes
Ministers urged to bring forward start date of British scheme to 2026 to align with Europe
Commission dismisses offers to adjust pricing of allegedly subsidised vehicles
Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war
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Rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put global trade under intense pressure. But the system is proving more resilient than many expected
Shares in Pernod Ricard and Rémy Cointreau jump after preliminary ruling but industry ‘disappointed’
Beijing escalates trade dispute after Brussels unveils additional levies on vehicles
