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Image for Germany rethinks China policy as trade squeeze exposes vulnerabilities
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Germany rethinks China policy as trade squeeze exposes vulnerabilities

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's parliament appointed an expert commission on Thursday...

13th November, 2025

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Hungary gets exemption from US sanctions over Russian energy use, White House official says

WASHINGTON -The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions connected to u...

8th November, 2025

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German, Chinese foreign ministers hold call on security, economic policy

BERLIN (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has spoken to his Chinese counterpart on t...

3rd November, 2025

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Swiss minister speaks to Bessent in U.S., gives no sign of progress on tariffs

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Friday he had spoken briefly to U.S. T...

17th October, 2025

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Macron loyalist picked to fix budget mess in new French government

PARIS (Reuters) -Roland Lescure, a close ally of French President Emmanuel Macron with a left-wing b...

5th October, 2025

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IMF names Bessent's chief of staff Katz to No. 2 post

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund's managing director on Thursday proposed that...

18th September, 2025

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Trump to ask Supreme Court to save tariffs but faces tough legal questions

By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump is set to immine...

3rd September, 2025

Image for Dutch PM says announced US tariffs on EU goods are 'concerning'
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Dutch PM says announced US tariffs on EU goods are 'concerning'

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The U.S. announcement it will impose a 30% tariff on EU goods from August 1st i...

12th July, 2025

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White House says 25% steel and aluminum tariff to go into effect

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 25% tariff on steel and aluminum with no exceptions or exemptions will go i...

11th March, 2025

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Britain to ban more individuals with Kremlin links in show of support for Ukraine

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will ban entry to individuals who provide significant support to the Russ...

24th February, 2025

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Factbox-What is in the next Irish government's policy programme?

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's two dominant centre-right parties agreed a coalition deal with enough i...

15th January, 2025

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Italy has no plans to strengthen "golden powers" rules on financial sector

ROME (Reuters) - The Italian government has no plans to adopt a decree to strengthen its "golden pow...

15th January, 2025