Category: European Union

How China’s Rare Earth Chokehold Could Strangle Europe’s Military Buildup

Drones, missiles and other crucial components of Europe’s rush to rearm itself rely on an increasingly unsteady supply of minerals from China.
This Trillionaire Economy Thrived in a Global Order Trump Is Ditching

Poland and other countries across Europe that found economic success in an era of collaboration are now facing a crumbling of international alliances.
China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know

China has suspended export controls announced this month, but was conspicuously silent about rules imposed earlier, which are snarling global supply chains.
Volkswagen Says Loss of Chip Supply Could Hit Production

After China stopped deliveries of Nexperia’s chips over a dispute with the Dutch government, German carmakers are worried about supply shortages.
Oil Price Jumps on Trump’s Russia Sanctions

Traders are pondering whether the United States and its allies are finally getting serious about restricting Russian energy.
Hoping to Grow in Europe, but Bogged Down by Red Tape

Start-ups are booming in the European Union, but experts say bureaucracy keeps them from expanding across borders.
What Travelers Need to Know for the EU’s New Biometric Border Checks

A system that began on Sunday requires the collection of biometric information from visitors crossing borders. It will eventually replace the stamps in your passport.
Trump to Announce a Drug Pricing Deal With AstraZeneca

The move would follow a similar agreement with Pfizer. Other companies are engaged in talks with the White House that would help them avoid tariffs on their products overseas.
E.U. Proposes 50% Steel Tariffs as Trump Effect Ripples Around World

European officials want to sharply lower the bloc’s quota on tariff-free steel imports, while doubling levies to 50 percent, as President Trump’s tariffs create domino effects.
Trump’s Pharma Tariffs Spare Richest Drugmakers

Big companies like Novartis say new tariffs won’t hit them. “A win for Pharma,” Wall Street analysts said.
Wary European Drugmakers Think They Can Avoid Trump’s Latest Tariffs

European companies, a major source of U.S. medicines, are hopeful that their investments and trade deals with the U.S. will spare them from President Trump’s latest tariff barrage.
Trump Pushes E.U. to Stop Buying Oil and Gas From Russia

The European Union has sharply reduced its dependence on Russian energy, but it still imports some supplies.