Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forges new unity of EU purpose on China
Bloc’s leaders to use Friday to put pressure on Beijing over its close ties with Moscow
EU and US edge closer to Covid vaccine patent waiver
Agreement opposed by industry must be accepted by WTO’s 164 states before it is adopted
America’s self-reproach for China’s rise is unwarranted
This pretence of humility is actually the most fantastical claim of omnipotence
US and EU agree truce over Airbus-Boeing subsidy tariff row
Agreement is positive for Irish exports that got caught up in the fallout of aircraft dispute
Patent battle simmers over global access to Covid vaccine
Pharma companies accused of hoarding the know-how and the intellectual property to protect poorer populations
Biden is guest of honour at EU summit, signalling a transatlantic ‘reset’
Rare address to European Council reflects fresh start to ties, but vaccine tensions remain
Could waiving vaccine patents help increase Covid-19 vaccine supplies?
Europe Letter: There is no instant fix – setting up new production systems takes time
New WTO head warns ‘vaccine nationalism’ could slow recovery
Former Nigerian minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first woman and African to take role
Brexit: EU and UK under pressure to seal trade deal this week
MEPs demand time to scrutinise text of any deal as deadlock remains over key issues
EU proposes ‘once-in-a-generation’ alliance with US in face of China challenge
Plan outlines co-operation on everything from Covid-19 to fighting deforestation
EU hits US with tariffs on €3.4bn of imports
High hopes for reset in trade relations once Biden takes office and review of levies on Irish products including Kerrygold and Baileys
Martin Wolf: Ten ways Covid-19 will shape the world in the long term
Profound shock of virus follows disruption caused by global financial crisis 12 years ago
Irish economy will shrink by 2.3% this year, says European Commission
Recession in 2020 worst in EU history but Irish economy among member states least affected
EU given green light to hit US with tariffs in Airbus-Boeing ruling
Brussels calls for final settlement to 16-year aircraft dispute
Johnson and von der Leyen agree importance of finding Brexit deal
Significant gaps remain between sides in ‘fisheries, level playing field, and governance’
EU will ‘never backtrack’ on UK withdrawal deal, says von der Leyen
Commission president tells MEPs chances of final agreement with Britain fading by the day
British cash for Northern Ireland shows scale of Brexit disruption
Planned trader support service leaves many issues unresolved despite £650m pledge
Britain ups the pressure to end Brexit talks by end of summer
Intense negotiations resume to break deadlock over UK’s future relationship with EU
Irish woman named first female head of top EU medicines agency
Emer Cooke to lead EMA at crucial time for the body due to Covid-19 pandemic
EU bids for greater access to Chinese markets
Struggle to balance trade priorities with concerns over Hong Kong
Phil Hogan comes under pressure to declare intent on WTO role
Some EU member states would regret loss of a man seen as bulwark against protectionism
EU prepares to knuckle down for summer of Brexit talks
Note of optimism on both sides after leaders agree to intensify talks
Nil-all at half time in tortuous Brexit talks
Discussions between Britain and the EU continue in pursuit of that elusive deal
Phil Hogan confirms he is weighing bid to become WTO chief
Most EU member states favour picking one unity nominee who bloc would then support
EU and Japan reach out to patch together a fraying world order
Europe Letter: Joint statement by Brussels and Tokyo reveals pressure on international order
Michel Barnier ‘not optimistic’ deal can be reached with UK
Both sides say little progress made in this week’s talks with crunch time approaching
Britain to try to clinch post-Brexit deal over video conference
Specialised committee on Ireland and Northern Ireland due to meet soon
Brexit talks resume by video conference after pandemic pause
UK reaffirms desire to leave transition period at end of year despite severe obstacles
G20 trade chiefs pledge to try to keep supply chains open
Trade chiefs also promise to guard against profiteering as coronavirus crisis continues
EU-UK talks on Brexit process postponed due to coronavirus
Sides examining possibility of negotiating via video-conferencing or conference calls
Post-election inertia may stall economic growth, says BofI
Further investment in State this year and next despite inconclusive election
Trump and von der Leyen pledge to work quickly on trade deal
US-EU agreement expected within weeks following meeting at World Economic Forum
Indonesia files WTO palm oil suit as tensions with EU grow
EU had launched a complaint at the WTO in late November over Indonesian curbs on nickel ore exports and also hit Indonesian biodiesel with tariffs
Phil Hogan to toughen EU trade laws after partial collapse of WTO body
EU trade commissioner says Brussels will still be able to hit other countries with tariffs
EU wants ‘close’ trading relationship with UK after Brexit, Hogan says
Election outcome will have bearing on approach to negotiations, commissioner says
European shares wipe gains over trade concerns
Markets report: Iseq slipped 0.84 per cent in line with broader slump
US unemployment rate falls to near a 50-year low
August payrolls revised up to 168,000 from 130,000, as unemployment rates falls to 3.5%
Iseq flat as European markets staunch the sell-off
Airbus and spirits makers among stronger European performers to buck negative trend
Airbus warns over risk to US jobs with Trump tariffs
US president preparing to slap 10% tariff on Airbus planes in response to WTO ruling
‘No-deal Brexit irresponsible because of lack of a strategy it reflects’
The EU will never abandon the level playing field on regulatory competition
No-deal Brexit will cause ‘big short-term’ shock to Ireland
International Trade Centre head unsure if Central Banks can cope with a new recession
China lodges tariff case at WTO against US
Beijing did not release details of its legal case but says US tariffs affected $300bn of exports
EU prepares retaliatory tariffs in response to US vow
Collison course due to row over subsidies for Boeing and Airbus
US senators press officials on FAA’s oversight of Boeing
FAA’s acting administrator Daniel Elwell is questioned about new anti-stall counter-measure on 737 Max
Hard Brexit could increase price of Porsche cars in UK by 10%
Porsche emails customers to warn of possible price increase if tariffs arise
Plan B: Brexiteers look for a back door around the backstop
Article 24 trade rule could be Johnson’s salvation if May does not secure a ‘freedom clause’
Brexit agreement: highlights from EU, UK deal on future relationship
Deal pending endorsement by the bloc’s leaders at a summit on Sunday
Brexit: ‘It is an unknown and nobody likes uncertainty’
Border businesses feel their way in the dark as ‘Brexpo’ get-ready tour reaches Monaghan
Global car-building nations plot response to Trump auto tariff threats
Trump considers tariffs of up to 25%, a levy critics warn will increase vehicle costs
UK and EU formally start splitting WTO membership agreements
UK says plan seeks to ‘replicate’ concessions already in place
China extends olive branch to US at summit with EU
Beijing does not want to sideline US, as Europe seeks common front against tariffs
Asian shares at nine-month low as trade war fears grow
Chinese stocks in tail spin as July 6th deadline for US tariffs looms
UK business chiefs ‘deeply concerned’ time is running out for Brexit deal
Business will have to implement plans for ‘worst-case scenario’, the leaders said
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