Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan as Ottawa seeks deeper European ties and less reliance on the U.S.
The US has introduced new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions and challenging the USMCA agreement with significant economic implications for both countries.
Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas supplies to Armenia due to its EU integration efforts, signaling major economic and geopolitical ramifications for the region.
The EU and Mexico finalize a decade-long trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and reducing barriers, aiming to boost exports and investment amid shifting global trade dynamics.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US employ divide-and-rule tactics to weaken the European Union’s unity and economic strength.
The US delays raising tariffs on EU cars until July 4, awaiting compliance with a major 2025 trade agreement, underscoring ongoing transatlantic trade tensions.
The ifo Institute warns that US tariffs on EU cars and possible EU retaliation could plunge Germany into recession by 2026, threatening its critical automotive sector amid escalating trade tensions.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement begins temporarily, promising industrial growth amid legal and environmental challenges within the European Union.
A business forum in Herat led to $300 million in trade agreements between Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs, highlighting evolving economic cooperation and integration.