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EU-US trade deal hurting industry with mounting export barriers

Brian Maguire
November 26, 2025
The European Union’s controversial trade agreement with the United States is facing growing criticism from policymakers and industry leaders who warn that the Trump-led deal is neither fair nor sustainable...
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Abänderung des EU-Lieferkettengesetzes: Gewinn oder Rückschritt?

Gaby Zeimers
November 18, 2025
The article discusses the implications of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, also known as 'Lieferkettengesetz,' on corporate due diligence obligations in supply chains, highlighting the impact on manufacturers.
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Circular Economy Act must balance circularity with competitiveness

November 12, 2025
The article discusses the need for the Circular Economy Act to strike a balance between promoting circularity and ensuring global competitiveness. It emphasizes the importance of fostering innovation and investment in the transition to a circular economy.
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Cefic statement on Environment Council 2040 Climate Target general approach

November 5, 2025
The article provides a statement from CEFIC on the Environment Council's 2040 climate target general approach. It emphasizes the need for policy coherence and a strategic approach to drive sustainable industry transition.
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Vote on the EU Omnibus Package on Sustainability: "European Parliament must deliver – without further delays!"

a manufacturing facility
October 13, 2025
The article discusses the formation of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, representing various industry associations. It emphasizes the need for fair trade policies to support domestic manufacturing and address challenges faced by American industries.
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Dutch chips star exec slams EU for overregulating AI

Pieter Haeck
October 7, 2025
The article criticizes EU overregulation of artificial intelligence, as ASML executive Roger Dassen describes it as a threat to European innovation and competitiveness.
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You deregulate, we'll invest billions, industry titans to tell EU

Mathieu Pollet
October 1, 2025
The article discusses the push for deregulation in the EU to boost industrial competitiveness, with a focus on the impact this could have on major companies such as Airbus, Siemens, and Novo Nordisk.
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Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project

Chris Lunday
September 18, 2025
Germany and France are in a dispute over a deal to jointly develop a European fighter jet. The disagreement raises questions about the future of European defense cooperation.
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European AI gets boost as Dutch tech giant invests €1.3B in France’s Mistral

Pieter Haeck
September 9, 2025
Dutch ASML is investing in French Mistral in a major European AI team-up. The alliance aims to counter Asian dominance in the semiconductor industry.
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Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell

Chris Lunday
August 11, 2025
Switzerland's decision to buy F-35 jets triggers retaliation tariffs from the US, intensifying the trade war with the EU and impacting global A&D companies and their supply chain.
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EU to hit US aircraft, cars and food in latest retaliatory strike 

Camille Gijs
July 14, 2025
The EU plans to impose tariffs on US aircraft, cars, and food in response to the ongoing dispute over aircraft subsidies. This escalation in trade tensions further strains transatlantic relations.
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EU makes tariff negotiations with US too complicated, Merz says

June 23, 2025
The EU is criticized for making tariff negotiations with the US complicated, hindering trade relations and causing concern for various industry associations and trade organizations.
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