EU, India and Trump

EU trade chief says tariff reciprocity 'must work for both' sides
WASHINGTON: EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Thursday (Feb 28) that reciprocity in tariffs should be made to work for both the bloc and Washington, after talks with his counterparts in US President Donald Trump's administration.
India and EU commit to year-end deadline for a free trade pact, amid Trump tariff threats
India and the European Union on Friday agreed to conclude a free trade deal by the end of the year, their first commitment to a deadline on talks that have been going for years, as they look to soften the effect of tariff increases from the United States.
Free trade deal with India could come this year - EU Commission chief
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in Delhi to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties with India amid looming tariff threats from the US. Von der Leyen is due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
EU pushes back hard against Trump tariff threats, caustic comments that bloc is out to get U.S.
The European Union on Thursday pushed back hard against allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump that the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States, and warned that it would vigorously fight any wholesale tariff of 25% on all EU products.
India-EU trade talks: tariffs, market access, regulatory clashes in focus
European Union leaders are likely to urge India to lower its tariffs on cars and alcoholic beverages, and expand market access during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to New Delhi.
India and EU to finalise free trade agreement by year-end
India will finalise a "mutually beneficial" free trade deal with the European Union by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday after meeting with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
India, EU to strike trade deal by end of 2025 — Modi
EU Commision chief Von der Leyen said during a New Delhi visit that the EU was also considering a defense and security partnership with India. The EU and India are looking to boost ties ahead of possible US tariffs.
EU promises support for steel sector as US trade tariffs loom
The EU Commission on Tuesday said it will present plans to make Europe's ailing steel sector more competitive and to shield it from looming U.S. trade tariffs in the spring.
India and EU agree to conclude free trade deal by the end of this year
After meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi, the Indian leader said that the two sides have directed their teams to conclude the bilateral free trade deal by end of this year. Mr Modi said many decisions were taken to “elevate and accelerate India-EU partnership” in the meeting.
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