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US trade court mostly rules for South Korean steel plate company April 20, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US Court of International Trade partly remanded the Commerce Department’s latest revision to a 2023 review of an antisubsidy order on certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from South Korea, fi... (more story)

France won't oppose EU-Australia deal, despite resisting Mercosur over farming April 20, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The French government won't oppose the EU-Australia trade agreement despite voting against the EU-Mercosur deal last year over agricultural concerns, MLex understands. Expectations were that France, with an ac... (more story)

Legal assessment of EU-India trade deal should end by July, EU Commission says April 20, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The legal analysis of the EU-India free trade agreement, provisionally agreed by the European Commission and the Indian government on Jan. 27, is meant to be wrapped up by July, paving the way for the next ste... (more story)

Buttigieg on track to be reappointed as judge for the EU General Court April 20, 2026 | Jean Comte

The Maltese government has proposed renewing Eugène Buttigieg's appointment to the EU's General Court for another term, according to documents seen by MLex. National representatives are set to make an official... (more story)

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)

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US pushing 'trade not aid' declaration in new global effort April 20, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration is pushing a message of “trade over aid” in a new strategy aimed at undermining financial aid for countries in favor of an effort to promote more business ties, creating uncertainty on... (more story)

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)