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Trump, tariffs, Europe. The EU unveils its “trade bazooka”

Recent trade decisions by the US administration are disrupting international markets and trade, fueling tensions on a global scale. The…

US tariffs. Becchetti (economist): “Trump’s policy defies logic, avoid an escalation”

“We are facing a crisis that is also affecting the financial markets, and this time it is really and only…

Von der Leyen reacts to US tariffs: “We will defend our interests”

Trump’s trade war risks sending shockwaves across Europe, affecting businesses, workers and consumers. While the EU Commission president does not…

US tariffs: Von der Leyen (Ue), “dire consequences, economy will massively suffer, this is hurting in particular the most vulnerable citizens”

EU: Costa (European Council), “ensure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine to ensure it in Europe”.

EU-USA: Von der Leyen, “Europe has not started this confrontation. We will protect our interests, our people, and our companies”

Eurostat: a “portrait” of the EU. 5.5% of the world’s population, 14.7% of the global GDP. Median age, 44. People live longer in Europe

Debt burden. Double standards: the twofold plight of the Global South

Foreign debt is a major obstacle to the development of poor countries. The Pope renewed his plea on the occasion…

EU-US: Commission responds to Trump’s tariffs. Von der Leyen, “we protect consumers and business but we are open to dialogue”

EU-US: Commission responds to Trump’s tariffs. Von der Leyen, “swift countermeasures, tariffs are taxes”

EU Commission: Energy Action Plan. Households and businesses: 45 billion savings in 2025, 130 billion annually by 2030