German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffs
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
Financial Times poll points to gloomy outlook with little upside potential for common currency area
Wealthy customers hit with hefty charges as importers forced to take longer routes
British Chambers of Commerce makes 13 recommendations ahead of ‘reset’ talks on trading relationship next year
Terms will deepen economic co-operation in return for new immigration and financial commitments
US president-elect warns bloc that member states will face tariffs unless they make big purchases
Former Labour minister is expected to try to avert a trade war with incoming Trump administration
Larger companies have adapted to red tape at the border, according to London School of Economics research
Also in this newsletter: can Olaf Scholz lose a no-confidence vote?
Brussels increasingly concerned it would struggle to fight back in a global trade war
Both Labour and Tories say membership of CPTPP will bring benefits but these will be dwarfed by Brexit-related losses
Donald Trump’s trade agenda may leave Europe in the dust. Is the EU ready?
Agreement with South American bloc is a chance to bolster free trade
Plea comes in first appearance by a UK chancellor at a Euro finance meeting since Brexit
Europe and South America revive a dormant deal
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiations
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministers
Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goods
European Commission president attends South American bloc’s summit as final details of pact are worked out
Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rules
Also in this newsletter: Georgia belatedly cuts its ties with Brussels
ECB chief takes aim at claim that tariffs will ‘make America great again’ — but calls for negotiation, not retaliation
Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to protect EU’s largest poultry producers