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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)

EU aims to conclude Malaysia trade talks by autumn 2027 April 16, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU aims to conclude trade talks with Malaysia by autumn 2027, with negotiations accelerating since their restart last year, a senior European Commission official has said. The two sides are close to finali... (more story)

Hong Kong to host China's chip hub as Beijing seeks tech edge April 16, 2026 | Yonnex Li

Hong Kong is poised to become home to China's first national manufacturing-innovation center outside the mainland, cooperating with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in the country's drive fo... (more story)

EU Commission eyes tax overhaul to make electricity cheaper than fossil fuels April 15, 2026 | Louis de Briant and Luca Bertuzzi

The European Commission plans to tax electricity below fossil fuels and allow zero tax rates for energy-intensive industries, according to an internal document. The draft also points to stronger use of EU emis... (more story)

WTO deadlock only breakable in May with real political will, EU Commission warns April 15, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

Deadlock at the World Trade Organization on issues including organizational reform and rules for e-commerce could be resolved at a meeting next month, but only if there is enough political will, a senior Europ... (more story)

JD.com’s Ceconomy deal raises ‘serious’ concerns, lawmaker tells EU regulators April 15, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

Chinese e-commerce company JD.com’s acquisition of electronics retailer Ceconomy needs “thorough” investigation by EU foreign subsidy regulators, an EU lawmaker has warned the bloc’s competition chief. Dirk Go... (more story)

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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)

EU states' emergency energy measures risk undermining renewables support April 07, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU countries are adopting a patchwork of measures to counter energy price spikes driven by the war in Iran, including tax cuts and fuel subsidies. Analysts warn these interventions risk weakening price signals... (more story)