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
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.
The EU’s major tax-dodging cases
The high-profile cases in which the European Union's competition watchdog has launched investigations on member states for granting tax breaks to multinational companies.