Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table. What Happened: Von der Leyen stated that the EU is prepared for a trade agreement with the US, but is also...

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has criticized China for its export restrictions on vital raw materials used in the production of cars, batteries, and wind turbines. The move, she says, is disrupting global trade and undermining competition. What Happened: Von...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday after closing lower for the week on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The markets were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day holiday, affecting trading activity in the exchanges, including the New York Stock...

Economist Peter Schiff has sharply criticized Donald Trump‘s recent decision to postpone threatened 50% tariffs on European products, dismissing the move as a “fake win” that ultimately leaves American consumers footing a higher bill. What Happened: In an X post, Schiff weighed in...

Gold prices fell and the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on the European Union on Sunday. Experts predict that a dip could be an “opportunity” to buy for the long term amid the ongoing policy uncertainty. What Happened:...

Editor’s Note: The headline in this story has been corrected for clarity. Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he received a call from Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the impending 50% tariff deadline. The...

President Donald Trump referred to the European Union as “nastier than China” in Monday’s press briefing during the signing of an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. What Happened: Trump called on Europeans to shoulder more financial...

In a bold move against the United States’ tariff policy, the European Union (EU) is preparing to present its case at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The EU is also proposing countermeasures worth €95 billion ($107.4 billion). What Happened: The European Commission is planning to challenge...

In response to the academic funding cuts in the U.S. under President Donald Trump, France and the EU are preparing to roll out incentives to attract U.S.-based researchers to Europe. What Happened: French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are...

As President Donald Trump seeks to strike a tariff deal with the European Union (EU), there are growing concerns that China might exploit the strained U.S.-EU relations to its advantage. What Happened: Xi Jinping could propose an enticing deal to Europe, despite the risks associated with Chinese...

The European Union (EU) is contemplating imposing levies on U.S. tech giants like Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) if the ongoing tariff negotiations with the Trump administration fail to be resolved. What Happened: Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission...

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU is preparing a slate of retaliatory measures that could include levies on digital advertising revenues from U.S. tech companies like Facebook-parent Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday vowed "firm and proportionate countermeasures" in response to President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.  The Details: "Unjustified tariffs on the E.U. will not go unanswered — they will...

A production surplus in China threatens to flood Western global markets with cheaper Chinese products that can displace local competition. According to an analysis by Foreign Affairs, Beijing's industrial policies have pushed the country to produce more than the world can take in. This puts China...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with a comment from a spokesperson of the European Commission. In a recent development, China’s President Xi Jinping has reportedly accused the U.S. of attempting to provoke China into invading Taiwan, in a conversation with European Commission...