Trade is booming within the European Union. The exchange of goods among the member states is flourishing on the EU's internal market. But there are worries about trade relations outside the EU. US President Donald Trump is putting the EU under pressure with punitive duties. Also, Europe likewise faces major challenges in structuring its trade relations with Britain after the British withdrawal from the EU.
Trade
Internal market flourishes, but protectionism looms
UK-EU Brexit talks back on as clock ticks to trade deadline
European Union negotiators headed to London on Thursday to resume Brexit trade talks after Britain called off a boycott, with both sides vowing to work round the clock to seal a deal in the time left
EU, US urge each other to forgo massive tariffs in aircraft spat
The World Trade Organization in Geneva announced that the European Union has the right to impose nearly $ 4 billion in tariffs on US imports annually in retaliation for unfair US support for Boeing.
UK PM to talk to EU chief as Brexit talks run out of time
Britain's PM Boris Johnson will talk to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday as both sides blame each other for blocking progress in post-Brexit trade talks ahead of a key EU summit
EU, China to hold talks on stalled investment deal
Chancellor Angela Merkel representing Germany, which currently holds the rotating EU presidency, is
to negotiate with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of high-level talks concerning an investment deal between Beijing and the European Union.
Aviation, autos and other virus victims
What has been the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation, retail and automobile sectors? A recap of some major casualties amid layoffs, bankruptcies and rescue plans
UK’s controversial new Brexit powers law explained
The UK government is set for showdown talks with the EU after unveiling a new bill that will override parts of the divorce deal it signed with the bloc last year - the new bill explained