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'Financing war against themselves': US Treasury Secretary flags concerns over India-EU trade deal
World | Jan 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has made "much bigger sacrifices" than the Europeans have, highlighting that it even imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for procuring Russian crude.
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'Successful India makes world stable, secure': EU chief ahead of landmark free trade deal
India | Jan 26, 2026, 03:41 PM ISTEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen remark holds significance as India and the EU are all set to finalise the much-awaited free trade deal. Before coming to New Delhi, the European Commission president had said that India and the EU are on the "cusp of a historic" FTA.
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India and Europe choose strategic partnership in a 'fractured' world: Von Der Leyen
India | Jan 25, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTThe upcoming summit is expected to be a major milestone, with both sides likely to formally conclude negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, which will be signed later this year, has been under discussion since talks resumed in 2022 after a long pause.
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EU lawmakers halt trade deal with US after Trump's Greenland move and tariff threats
World | Jan 21, 2026, 11:07 PM ISTLawmakers said the recent statements from the US president made it difficult to move forward with the agreement at this time. The trade deal was expected to strengthen economic ties between the EU and the US, but growing uncertainty over Washington’s intentions has delayed progress.
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EU, India 'on the cusp' to seal 'mother of all deals': EU chief on free trade agreement
India | Jan 20, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTEU, India 'on the cusp' to seal 'mother of all deals', said EU chief in Davos. Talks on the India-EU trade deal first began in 2007 but were stalled for nearly ten years. Negotiations restarted in 2022 with fresh political support from both sides.
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Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says 'trade wars help no one'
World | Jan 19, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTThe sharp response from Starmer follows Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the United States would impose a 10 per cent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries, including the UK.
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'We stand united': European nations after Trump's tariff threat over Greenland
World | Jan 18, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTThe strong statement aims to counterbalance Trump’s aggressive posture over the Arctic island, a region at the heart of rising geopolitical tensions.
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EU to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion engine cars auto industry faces headwinds
Auto | Dec 17, 2025, 07:06 AM ISTThe EU's executive commission is proposing to modify the 2023 legislation that currently mandates 100% emission reduction for new cars by 2035.
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Trump 'extremely frustrated' as Russia-Ukraine peace plan hangs fire, says White House
World | Dec 12, 2025, 06:51 AM ISTThe press secretary said Trump’s administration was proactively working to broker a truce between the two nations to end the four-year-long running war. She said the US President also held a telephonic conversation with the leaders of the European Union in this regard.
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US President Trump slams European Union for 3.5 billion dollar fine on Google, calls it 'unfair'
World | Sep 06, 2025, 07:06 AM ISTThe European Commission, the EU’s top antitrust authority, directed Google to cease its "self-preferencing practices" and resolve conflicts of interest within its advertising technology supply chain. In response, Google rejected the ruling as "wrong" and confirmed it would file an appeal.
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US, EU gear up to discuss fresh sanctions on Russia as Ukraine war drags on: What next for Moscow?
World | Sep 06, 2025, 07:06 AM ISTEuropean and US officials are preparing for crucial sanctions discussions in Washington as President Trump struggles to end the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war. It also comes as a Trump-imposed deadline, set in August, for the Kremlin to end its invasion has since passed.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Trump pushes for peace as EU's support for Zelenskyy raises eyebrows
World | Aug 18, 2025, 04:59 PM ISTTrump informed Zelenskyy about the progress of a potential peace agreement to end the conflict. During their phone conversation, Trump invited Zelenskyy to the US for further discussions. Zelenskyy, in turn, requested the participation of European Union leaders at the negotiating table.
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Trump's EU Deal Explained: $750 Billion Energy & $600 Billion Investment Package
Originals | Jul 28, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTDonald Trump's new EU deal includes a $750 billion energy agreement and $600 billion in investments. Here are the top 5 highlights shaping transatlantic economic ties.
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US and European Union announce trade framework, 'going to be great' says Trump
World | Jul 27, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTThe trade deal announcement came after a meeting between President Donald Trump and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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Trump slaps 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico from August 1, deepening global trade rift
World | Jul 12, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTTrump announces 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico, escalating trade tensions ahead of his 2024 campaign, citing trade imbalances and border security concerns.
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Why BRICS is pushing back against the EU’s carbon border tax: Explained
World | Jul 10, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTBRICS nations have condemned the EU’s carbon border tax as a discriminatory trade barrier that undermines fair climate action and disproportionately burdens developing economies.
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UK-EU agree on post-Brexit deal to ease Spain-Gibraltar border movement | What it means
World | Jun 12, 2025, 07:13 AM ISTUK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the agreement a "breakthrough", saying it protects British sovereignty and supports Gibraltar’s economy
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Trump delays 50 per cent tariff on European Union until July: 'My privilege to do so'
World | May 26, 2025, 06:58 AM ISTEarlier, Trump had threatened to impose the 50 per cent tariff beginning June 1, arguing that the EU was "being difficult" and that trade discussions were "going nowhere."
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EU demands trade talks based on 'respect' not 'threats' after Trump warns of 50 per cent tariff
World | May 24, 2025, 07:57 AM ISTThe European Trade Commissioner stated in a post on X that the EU remained fully engaged and dedicated to reaching a deal that would be mutually beneficial.
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EU to keep on hold its retaliatory tariffs for 90 days to match Trump's pause in duties: Report
World | Apr 10, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTFollowing Donald Trump's authorisation of a 90-day pause in his sweeping tariffs, the European Commission said on Thursday that it will put on hold its retaliatory duties on hold for 90 days to match Trump's decision.