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  • Monday, 4 May, 2026
    EU-China relations
    EU blocks funds for key Chinese solar energy parts

    Brussels cites security concerns in latest crackdown on sensitive China-made imports

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  • Monday, 4 May, 2026
    Deforestation
    EU to water down anti-deforestation rules by exempting leather imports

    Move to soften impact on companies of flagship climate legislation is a setback for environmental groups

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  • Monday, 4 May, 2026
    EU economy
    Europe ‘naive’ in clinging to old economic model, says central banker

    EU must adapt to geopolitical reality shaped by US and China, says Belgium’s Pierre Wunsch

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  • Friday, 1 May, 2026
    Trump tariffs
    Trump says he will raise tariff on EU vehicles to 25%

    Levies on cars and trucks exported to US will be imposed ‘next week’ unless companies manufacture at American plants

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  • Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
    Trump tariffs
    EU’s top trade official leaves after clashing over Trump deal

    Sabine Weyand refused to endorse US tariff agreement as WTO-compliant

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  • Monday, 27 April, 2026
    Trade Secrets
    China’s minerals come with coercion but they do come cheap

    The US has no geoeconomic answer to Beijing controlling its trading partners via manipulating supply chains

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  • Monday, 27 April, 2026
    EU-China relations
    China warns EU over proposed ‘Made in Europe’ law

    Beijing threatens unspecified retaliation over fears that bill to strengthen bloc’s industry will hurt its companies

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  • Monday, 27 April, 2026
    Europe Express
    Blame game continues to fester a year on from Iberian power failure

    Also in this newsletter: Could the Mercosur trade deal actually harm growth?

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  • Friday, 24 April, 2026
    Canadian economy
    Canada to seek access to ‘Made in Europe’ scheme

    Industry minister tells FT she wants ‘level playing field’ for Canadian and EU companies

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  • Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
    Ferrero SpA
    Nutella maker Ferrero raided over possible EU competition breaches

    Ferrero Rocher producer says it was target of unannounced inspections this week

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  • Thursday, 9 April, 2026
    FT High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific
    EU trade deal set to change India’s wine industry

    Domestic producers, already under pressure from overcapacity despite a growing market, are adapting ahead of tariff cuts

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  • Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
    Automobiles
    US carmakers accuse EU of blocking supersized pick-up trucks from roads

    Brussels is proposing to tighten safety rules that apply to a small number of specialist imports

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  • Monday, 30 March, 2026
    Trade Secrets
    Why food prices are resisting the oil and fertiliser shock — for now

    Good harvests and plentiful grain stocks will provide some cushion against the impact of the Iran war

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  • Thursday, 26 March, 2026
    Ecommerce
    EU to impose fines on online platforms importing unsafe products

    Repeat offenders could have their websites blocked in new customs rules aimed at curbing glut of cheap Chinese goods

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  • Thursday, 26 March, 2026
    Trump tariffs
    EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US

    European parliament had delayed vote during Greenland crisis

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  • Thursday, 26 March, 2026
    Europe Express
    EU parliament to back US trade deal with safeguards on Trump tariffs

    Also in this newsletter: Giorgia Meloni’s reshuffle, and new deportation rules

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  • Thursday, 26 March, 2026
    Special Report
    FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies

    The 2026 ranking highlights the businesses that are flourishing in uncertain times. From financial services driving growth in London to a personalised dog food brand in Italy. Plus the role of venture capital and France’s tech hub success

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  • Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
    Trump tariffs
    EU and Australia clinch trade and security pacts

    Both sides are looking to reduce their dependence on the US and China

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  • Monday, 23 March, 2026
    Trump tariffs
    US warns EU to pass trade deal or risk losing ‘favourable’ access to LNG

    European parliament set to vote this week on whether to ratify Turnberry agreement signed last year

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  • Monday, 23 March, 2026
    Europe Express
    EU to clinch trade deal with Australia after eight years of talks

    Also in this newsletter: Greek shipowner questions EU sanctions on Russia amid energy price rise

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  • Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
    Brexit
    UK fights to keep selling more potent cannabis products in EU ‘reset’ talks

    British food and drinks supplements can contain 10mg of marijuana or hemp-derived CBD, five times Europe’s daily limit

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  • Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
    Retail & Consumer industry
    EU small parcels tax will not halt flood of Chinese goods, top official warns

    Brussels will impose a €3 duty per type of item bought online and shipped into the bloc from July

    Workers sort and move large bags of parcels among piles of packages on the warehouse floor, with a large blue industrial fan nearby.
  • Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
    Europe Express
    Europe rules out joining Trump’s Hormuz armada

    Also in this newsletter: The Iran war’s cost to combustion engine cars

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  • Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
    US trade
    Europe needs to stop bickering to compete with China

    The fight over ‘Made in Europe’ versus ‘Made with Europe’ is a pointless one

    Shahin Vallée
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  • Thursday, 5 March, 2026
    Spain
    How Sánchez became Trump’s nemesis in Europe

    Spain’s premier tells US president what no other European leader dares to say but some say he has miscalculated

    Donald Trump and Pedro Sanchez against the Spanish flag backdrop
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