Trump says car tariffs on ‘very difficult’ EU an option if no deal
President Donald Trump says the US may impose car tariffs on the European Union's products if the two sides are unable to reach a deal.
Britain and Switzerland sign deal to secure post-Brexit trade
Britain is the sixth-biggest export destination for Swiss companies, with 11.4 billion Swiss francs of Swiss goods flowing across the Channel in 2017.
EU-Japan trade deal comes into force
The free trade agreement between the European Union and Japan comes into effect – creating the world's largest trade zone.
EU to challenge US olive tariffs before World Trade Organization
The EU and the US are engaged in trade talks but have made little progress towards launching negotiations on a limited trade deal.
EU welcomes boost in US soybean imports
The EU imports around 14 million tons of soybeans annually for livestock feed and milk production.
EU probes possible airline industry collusion affecting flight prices
The European Commission opens investigation into airline ticket distribution services.
EU urges member states to cut barriers to cross-border trade
The European Commission calls on member states to renew their political commitment to the single market.
EU aims for trade talks with US in early 2019
The European Union seeks to start trade negotiations with the United States in coming months.
EU ‘very close’ to digital tax agreement
EU-wide tax decisions require unanimity among the bloc's 28 member states.
EU launches Asia strategy to rival China’s ‘new Silk Road’
As doubts grow over China's 'Belt and Road' trade infrastructure project, the EU is launching an alternative plan for Asia it says will not saddle countries with debt they cannot repay.