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EU's Russia sanctions still face Hungarian block; Iran shipping efforts ramp up April 17, 2026 | Louis de Briant

No breakthrough on the EU's 20th Russia sanctions plan is likely at a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council next week despite the political transition in Hungary, an EU diplomat said on Friday. The package... (more story)

US trade rep cites enforcement, China staffing in request for budget increase April 17, 2026 | Zack Budryk

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told a US House Appropriations subcommittee Thursday that his office required a $7 million budget increase to enforce trade agreements reached in 2025.

Member states to give go-ahead to EU-US critical minerals strategy on Monday April 17, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The 27 EU member states are expected to give their formal go-ahead to an EU-US critical minerals strategy, aimed at reducing dependence on China and setting price floors, next Monday, MLex has learned. The con... (more story)

China's Q1 trade surge masks uneven balance as geopolitical risks mount April 17, 2026 | MLex Staff

China posted stronger-than-expected trade and growth figures for the first quarter of 2026, but rising geopolitical tensions and weakening global demand could test the durability of that momentum in the months... (more story)

China pledges energy-transition push amid Middle East oil disruptions April 17, 2026 | Yonnex Li

China is accelerating its shift away from fossil fuels with plans to significantly boost non-fossil energy supply by 2030, a top economic planning official said Friday, underscoring Beijing's push for energy s... (more story)

US experts warn China is leveraging commodities to control prices April 16, 2026 | Bradley Dress

A panel of experts warned Thursday that China is leveraging its dominance across key commodities to set and control pricing mechanisms, threatening US national and economic security.

US House committee urges stricter controls to win AI chip race with China April 16, 2026 | Emma Whitford

Several bills pending in Congress could help the United States maintain its lead over China in building and amassing the chips undergirding advanced artificial intelligence models, a new US House committee rep... (more story)

EU and UK close to reaching agreement on agrifood rules, minister says April 16, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The EU and UK are close to reaching an agreement agrifood standards, with the UK government currently helping businesses to prepare for the rules, Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK Minister for the Constitution and ... (more story)

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Questions emerge as US Customs rolls out new refund system April 17, 2026 | Bradley Dress

A tariff refund system under development from US Customs and Border Protection is raising new questions as CBP prepares to roll it out next week, with growing skepticism over how the administrative effort will... (more story)

US administration tests waters on use of IEEPA in Iran conflict April 16, 2026 | Zack Budryk

A key US economic official has signaled the Trump administration may invoke the trade law blocked by the Supreme Court to collect tariffs in the conflict with Iran, but the lack of a formal war declaration is ... (more story)

Which policy direction for post-Orbán Hungary? April 14, 2026 | Luca Bertuzzi

Hungary’s new government under Péter Magyar is expected to reset relations with the EU, pursue judicial reforms to unlock frozen funds and dismantle key Orbán-era institutions. While maintaining some continuit... (more story)

Hungary’s Magyar faces test of keeping Chinese, US investment flowing April 14, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet and Oscar Pandiello

With Viktor Orbán out after 16 years, incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar faces an early test: whether he can keep Hungary attractive to both Chinese and US investors while repairing ties with Brussels. Under... (more story)

EU’s China outreach needs common approach to platforms, lawmaker says April 14, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter and Oscar Pandiello

The EU’s effort to rebuild ties with China may be starting to work, French lawmaker Stéphanie Yon-Courtin said after taking part in the European Parliament’s first visit to the country in eight years. But any ... (more story)

US pharma tariffs will have small revenue footprint but signal broader trade agenda April 09, 2026 | Zack Budryk

Tariffs on pharmaceutical imports announced by the US government last week contain broad exemptions that will likely prevent them from raising major revenues, but they send a broader signal about the administr... (more story)

EU capitals push for quick end to US trade deal talks despite lawmakers’ demands April 09, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet

EU countries want to quickly wrap up the two legislative proposals to implement the EU-US trade deal, but lawmakers' push for tougher safeguards against backtracking by the Trump administration could slow the ... (more story)

Revised US Section 232 duties simplify tariff system but likely raise costs April 08, 2026 | Bradley Dress and Eliana Hubacker

The Trump administration’s revisions for Section 232 duties on steel, aluminum and copper will ease the customs process and eliminate a wide-ranging scope for derivative goods. But the move will likely not off... (more story)