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EU makes first 'call in' of low-level tender over foreign subsidy concerns November 28, 2025 | Lewis Crofts

A foreign-backed company must notify the European Commission of its bid for a public tender due to concerns over the impact of distortive subsidies, despite the contract falling below mandatory notification th... (more story)

Overhaul of EU's developing-nations tariff plan near conclusion after four years November 28, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU's tariff program for developing countries is close to agreement between lawmakers and governments after a four-year process stalled by disputes over migration conditions and a rice safeguard. A compromi... (more story)

Nine cities bidding to host new EU Customs Authority (update*) November 27, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

Nine EU cities have applied to host the future EU Customs Authority: Málaga, Lille, Warsaw, Porto, The Hague, Liège, Rome, Zagreb and Bucharest. The selection is expected to mirror the political battle over th... (more story)

Skouris set to chair EU judges' vetting committee November 27, 2025 | Jean Comte

Vassilios Skouris is set to be appointed president of the seven-strong committee tasked with evaluating candidates for EU judges positions, according to a document seen by MLex. The consultative body, whose op... (more story)

CRRC subsidy, contracts and tax break raise EU flags in Lisbon metro probe November 27, 2025 | Lewis Crofts

State benefits for the Chinese rail company CRRC resulting from €36 billion of public contracts, a €471 million subsidy and a sizeable tax break have triggered suspicions its bid for a Lisbon Metro contract mi... (more story)

EU Parliament backs one-year delay, review clause for deforestation rules November 26, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

EU lawmakers backed a second one-year delay to the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules and approved an early review clause that could reopen the law before it applies. The European Parliament’s position shifts due... (more story)

EU Parliament drops bid to fast-track Mercosur trade deal farming safeguard November 25, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

Plans to fast-track a mechanism to protect EU farmers from market shocks from a trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc have been dropped thereby opening the door for lawmakers to suggest changes in Dece... (more story)

EU tariff relief unlikely until trade deal fully implemented, US trade rep says November 24, 2025 | Jackson Cooper and Sara Brandstätter

Sensitive EU sectors are unlikely to see tariff relief until the bloc’s trade deal with the US is fully implemented, the US trade representative said Monday. That deal, which imposed 15 percent tariffs on most... (more story)

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With EU-Mercosur deal almost done, are EU lawmakers set to spoil the party? November 28, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU-Mercosur trade deal is at a critical point, with the European Parliament emerging as the final battleground after a quarter of a century of talks. A cross-party bid for court scrutiny and the center-rig... (more story)

Trump’s latest US tariff threat on Canada still not in force November 25, 2025 | Bradley Dress

President Donald Trump’s threat to raise the 35 percent duty rate on Canadian goods has yet to come into force more than a month after he threatened to hike tariffs on Canada.

Trump administration yields to pressure on food prices with tariff exemptions November 21, 2025 | Zack Budryk and Eliana Hubacker

The administration of US President Donald Trump faces increasing pressure from rising food prices as it develops trade policy, compelling the White House to exempt several products from the tariffs that have b... (more story)

US importers look for refunds, but courts will have to clarify tough process November 20, 2025 | Bradley Dress

An unprecedented duty refund process is looming over the Trump administration as the US Supreme Court is poised to potentially strike down sweeping global tariffs and unlock hundreds of billions of dollars for companies.

EU carbon border tax causing headaches over compliance, WTO compatibility November 19, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi and Oscar Pandiello

The European Commission is under pressure as it drafts key rules around the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ahead of its full entry into force on Jan. 1. The proposals, expected in the coming weeks, ai... (more story)

US-China trade deal eases tensions — for now November 13, 2025 | Bradley Dress and Zack Budryk

A temporary deal between the US and China kicks the can down the road for a longer time than previous agreements this year. But the deal also fails to resolve key issues and gives China a win in significant ar... (more story)

Centrist EPP may be weighing vote with far-right on EU Parliament green rules November 12, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

There are renewed concerns that the center-right European People’s Party, the largest party in the European Parliament, will again side with far-right political parties in a vote on legislation involving corpo... (more story)

China's AI push banks on cheap power to offset chip-efficiency gap November 10, 2025 | MLex Staff

China's push to replace foreign semiconductors in data centers with domestic alternatives highlights the steep economic and efficiency trade-offs of technological self-reliance. In its pursuit of AI leadership... (more story)