Sep 05 Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know By Genesis Magpayo Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns. Continue reading
Aug 28 European nations start process to impose a ‘snapback’ of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN By Farnoush Amiri, Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The mechanism, known as "snapback," could freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and put renewed sanctions on its ballistic missile program. Continue reading
Aug 21 The U.S. and EU release a bare-bones account of their trade deal, but it’s a work in progress By Sam McNeil, David McHugh, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Officials have left blank key areas such as wine and spirits as well as steel. And they've indicated that talks will continue on those and a slew of other important sectors. Continue reading
Aug 19 4 takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press As President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top European leaders to energize months of stalled U.S.-led efforts to halt Russia's 3 1/2-year-old war, the tone and style of the sit-down was far different than when Zelenskyy was… Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Zelenskyy brings Europe’s top leaders to meet Trump over ending Ukraine war By Associated Press President Donald Trump opened a group meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Europe saying the group wants to see “if we can get it finished” and “put this to sleep.”… Continue reading
Aug 04 U.S. tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk. The U.S. plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, creating uncertainty for export industries. Continue reading
Jul 31 European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday. Continue reading
Jul 30 18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority By Associated Press Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of the money. Continue reading
Jul 28 Trump is getting the world economy he wants — but the risk to growth could spoil his victory lap By Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Trading partners from the European Union to Japan to Vietnam appear to be acceding to the president’s demands to accept higher costs — in the form of high tariffs — for the privilege of selling their wares to the United… Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 5:18 What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson In Scotland on Sunday, Trump and the European Union announced a major trade deal between their two massive economies. The framework for the preliminary deal includes a 15% general tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S. while a 50%… Continue watching