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14:09
EU-U.S. trade deal

EU-U.S. trade deal gives €4 billion boost to European carmakers

European automakers including BMW and Mercedes-Benz are set to gain €4 billion from a new EU-U.S. trade agreement that lowers tariffs on vehicle exports. The move offers relief in a key market but still leaves duties higher than pre-2024 levels.

08:04
EU and CHINA

EU leaders meet China’s Xi amid trade tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for a one-day summit focused on trade imbalances, rare earths, and Ukraine, amid escalating tensions between the two sides.

18:09
Meeting

China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa

China confirmed on Monday that it will host a high-level summit with the European Union in Beijing this week to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. The summit aims to address ongoing trade disputes amid global trade uncertainties.

09:29
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 18th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 18th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

02:30
EU

EU, Iceland to begin talks on security and defense pact

The EU and Iceland have announced negotiations on a Security and Defense Partnership Agreement, aimed at deepening cooperation and giving Iceland access to the EU's €150 billion SAFE programme for joint defence procurement.

00:59
EU sanctions

Slovakia to lift block on EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

Slovakia will allow the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, after blocking the EU's approval of the sanctions multiple times demanding guarantees against damages it fears from a separate EU plan to end all gas imports from Russia Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Thursday.

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