Europe – MOSAEC

Europe’s Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms

Medicines and chemicals are huge exports for European Union countries. That makes the sector a weak spot as trade tensions drag on.

By Jeanna Smialek Liz Alderman and Melissa Eddy

Customs (Tariff) Economic Conditions and Trends Europe Germany Merz, Friedrich Politics and Government Trump, Donald J

Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Economy to a Halt

The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.

By Melissa Eddy

Arms Trade BAE Systems PLC Corporate Social Responsibility Defense and Military Forces Defense Contracts Europe Factories and Manufacturing Government Contracts and Procurement International Relations International Trade and World Market Italy Leonardo SpA Rheinmetall AG Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) United States International Relations United States Politics and Government

Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize

Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.

By Lara Jakes and Bernhard Warner

Customs (Tariff) Europe European Union International Trade and World Market Italy Meloni, Giorgia (1977- ) Trump, Donald J United States

Meloni and Trump: Oval Office Meeting Cements Special Rapport

In their meeting, President Trump inundated Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy with praise. She said he had accepted an invitation to go to Rome.

By Emma Bubola