EU Rejects US Trade Deal on Worse Tariff Terms
German Chancellor Merz states that the European Union will not accept a trade deal with the United States if it involves worse tariff terms for the EU.
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German Chancellor Merz states that the European Union will not accept a trade deal with the United States if it involves worse tariff terms for the EU.


Prakash Ambedkar has invited Rahul Gandhi and other non-BJP parties to join a March 2 march against the proposed Indo-US Trade Deal, citing concerns over national sovereignty.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India would go in for a 'rebalancing' of the proposed trade agreement with the United States, if required, to protect its interests after the…
Piyush Goyal’s comments assume significance after the US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs are illegal. Soon after, Trump signed an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff on America’s trading partners.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not allowing him to speak in Lok Sabha and accused him of rushing a US trade deal without cabinet consultation.
Donald Trump's proposal for a 10% global tariff on imports is coming into effect, raising questions about its potential economic impact on countries like India and others worldwide.
Trump warns countries that 'play games' with US trade deals will face higher tariffs The Jakarta Post

European Union lawmakers were set Monday to freeze their approval of a key trade deal with the United States after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver AP News

The European Parliament decided on Monday to postpone a vote on the European Union's trade deal with the United States due to U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a blanket 15% import duty after the Supreme Court struck down his previous global tariffs. Other countries too are re-examining deals with the US in light of the ruling.

The US Supreme Court had earlier struck down Trump's previous global tariffs.

The European Union plans to freeze a trade agreement with the United States following a US Supreme Court ruling on the illegality of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

India-US trade deal: The engagement in the coming week was meant for both to finalise the legal text of the interim bilateral trade agreement.

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that declared President Donald Trump's 'emergency' tariffs to be illegal has increased uncertainties about the future of the customs dutie...
An EU lawmaker is calling for a delay in the vote on a US trade deal following recent tariff upheavals.
The Indian opposition is urging Prime Minister Modi to put a proposed trade deal with the United States on hold.
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling striking down some of former President Trump's most extensive tariffs, leading to immediate reactions and fallout.

Four journalists, including AP freelancers, were detained in Cameroon while investigating reports that the Trump administration is deporting migrants to the country who originated elsewhere.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured that the India-US interim trade deal safeguards farmers' interests, emphasizing imports only for self-sufficiency gaps. He criticized Rahul Gandhi's allegations as baseless and highlighted past UPA government policy failures. Chouhan also launched Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI platform for farmer support, underscoring the NDA's commitment to agricultural welfare and technology.
India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount The Daily Star
Academics from UGM (Gadjah Mada University) argue that a US trade deal infringes upon Indonesia's constitution and sovereignty.
Indian stock markets have lost the gains previously achieved from a trade agreement with the United States, with the reversal attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex falling over 960 points and wiping out Rs 4.98 lakh crore in investor wealth, attributed to foreign outflows and geopolitical risks.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Commerce Secretary Howard W Lutnick in Delhi for a productive discussion, their first since the India-US trade deal was agreed upon.

The European Commission is pressuring the European Parliament to approve a trade agreement with the United States in March, with Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič emphasizing its necessity, pending further clarity from the US.

Rahul Gandhi challenged PM Modi to scrap the Indo-U.S. trade deal, claiming it was done under pressure due to the Epstein files and to benefit industrialist Adani, and that Union minister Hardeep Puri's name in the files was released to threaten the PM.

The European Parliament has for a second time decided to suspend the ratification process for the EU-US trade agreement concerning import tariffs, having previously paused it during the Greenland crisis.

The European Parliament's committee chair states that legislative work on a customs deal with the US is being frozen, citing US court findings against previous tariffs and new tariffs violating a prior EU agreement.
The European Union has put a trade deal with the United States on hold until they receive more clarity on the US Supreme Court ruling.
EU lawmakers have indicated that they will freeze a trade deal with the United States.

The European Union will delay ratification of its trade agreement with the United States after the US Supreme Court struck down a large share of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The decisi


The European Parliament's Trade Committee is meeting to finalize positions, with the PPE, Socialists, and Liberals expected to vote against a key tariff agreement with the US, potentially paralyzing the pact.
A new trade deal is set to integrate Dhaka more closely into the US technology sphere, as reported by The Daily Star.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh questioned the Centre's decision to agree to a trade deal framework with Washington before the US Supreme Court ruled on Trump tariffs. He argued India could have negotiated from a stronger position had it waited for the court's verdict, which ultimately found the administration exceeded its authority on tariffs.

Trump turned to Section 122 as a new legal basis so that broad tariff increases can stay in place while his administration works on more permanent trade measures.

Rahul Gandhi's sharp remarks come after Trump, while talking about the India-US trade deal, said that “nothing changes” and India will continue to pay tariffs.
Indonesia is making changes to its domestic policies in an effort to secure 19% tariffs in a trade deal with the United States.
CPD Fahmida Khatun on US Trade Deal | A deal done in the dark – almost The Daily Star
The Jakarta Post reports that the government is being urged not to make excessive compromises in negotiations for a trade deal with the United States.
India's chief negotiator is scheduled to travel to the US, with a trade pact between the two countries expected to be signed in March.
Taiwan's premier has stated that a proposed trade deal between Taiwan and the United States is still in limbo, indicating ongoing uncertainties in negotiations.


Indian minister Piyush Goyal commented on the evolving situation of the India-US trade deal, stating that it needs to be closely watched.

India's Trade Minister stated that the nation is actively focused on engaging with the U.S. to secure the most advantageous trade deal, aiming for competitive benefits compared to other countries.

The European Parliament has temporarily suspended the approval of a trade agreement between the EU and the US due to uncertainty caused by recent announcements and decisions regarding Trump's tariffs.

Indian politician Rahul Gandhi has made strong accusations, linking an India-US trade deal to the Epstein files and the Adani case, claiming the country was 'sold'.
EU Freezes US Trade Deal Over Tariffs Uncertainty Tempo.co English

Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa warned against any tariff moves that could leave the country worse off than under a Japan-US trade deal agreed to last year, during a phone call with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as a new round of US tariffs is set to take effect. Akazawa and Lutnick agreed that Japan and the US would work closely to ensure the swift and smooth implementation of projects that are part of a US$550 billion investment mechanism, during a phone call on Monday evening...

European Union lawmakers have paused a key trade deal with the United States, seeking clarity after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

The 27-nation bloc isn’t throwing out the deal it struck with the United States, but officials want more clarity before they implement it.

The Congress party is organizing a massive farmers' mahachaupal in Bhopal on February 24 to protest against the proposed India-US trade deal, setting the stage for a political showdown.
Rahul Gandhi countered the Prime Minister, stating 'Let me tell you what shame is' and highlighting issues like the US trade deal and Epstein files.

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Airlangga: Indonesia-US Trade Deal Unaffected by US Court Ruling Tempo.co English
Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament's trade committee, said he would propose suspending EU legislative work on approving the Turnberry Agreement.
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Swiss companies face uncertainty due to fluctuating US tax policies, while a Swiss economic official warns that the country must adapt to ongoing US tariffs.
The Moment Trump Found Out the Supreme Court Killed His Tariffs The Wall Street Journal

The US trade deficit significantly widened in December, contributing to a record annual goods trade deficit of US$1.24 trillion, a 2.1% increase year-on-year.
A new trade deal between Taiwan and the US is being analyzed for its potential effects on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM).
A new trade deal with the US is reportedly overshadowing Bangladesh's economic freedom, raising concerns about its implications.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing criticism for a trade deal with the Trump administration that lowered tariffs, with critics arguing it undermined Indian sovereignty and farmers.