The United States is preparing to raise tariff rates to 15 percent or higher for certain trading partners, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, marking a new phase in Washington’s evolving trade policy. Speaking in media interviews, Greer confirmed that the current 10 percent tariff level imposed under temporary measures could be increased for […]
Portugal is in contention to host the headquarters of the new European Union Customs Authority, with Porto shortlisted among nine candidate cities across the bloc. A final decision is expected on 25 March, when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament will jointly determine the location of the agency’s permanent base. The […]
Across the European Union, rising costs have become part of everyday economic life. Housing prices have surged sharply over the past decade, with average home values rising nearly half since twenty ten and rents climbing steadily as well. Beyond housing, higher energy bills, transport costs, and food prices have added pressure to households and businesses […]
China’s industrial policy has long been seen as one of the most powerful engines behind its rapid rise as a global economic superpower. Through large-scale state investment, subsidies, and strategic planning, Beijing has transformed the country into a manufacturing and technology powerhouse. Yet beneath the surface of this success story lies a growing set of […]
Over the past two decades Germany’s approach to China was defined deep economic engagement. German firms poured investment into China’s manufacturing boom, trade flowed in both directions, and Berlin adopted a posture of commercial optimism. That era was driven the belief that building strong economic links would benefit both countries a classic “win-win” mindset. Yet […]
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a subsidiary of China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. Ltd. (CRRC), examining whether it unfairly benefited from state subsidies while bidding on a light rail project in Portugal. The probe marks the second time the EU has used its new regulatory tool to scrutinize the Chinese trainmaker. […]
Pan-European stock exchange Euronext has welcomed the idea of more consolidated European capital markets to boost the continent’s competitiveness. Euronext’s CEO, Stéphane Boujnah, reacted to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’ endorsement of a single European Stock Exchange. “Euronext is ready to contribute to the next level of consolidation of markets in Europe to create a deeper […]
European Union countries are mulling how to respond to China’s sweeping restrictions on rare earths, a decision that has reignited a high-stakes commercial confrontation that Brussels had hoped to resolve at a summit in July. The issue is poised to come up during a summit of leaders on Thursday, even if no specific item is foreseen […]
Intro The U.S. government, under recent trade negotiations, has introduced a new set of tariffs targeting a range of imported goods. While intended to protect domestic industries, the tariffs have sparked controversy and debate among economists, politicians, and international trading partners. Portugal, as part of the EU, is watching closely as these measures could have […]
