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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicEuropean Union

Topic: European Union

US trade war intensifies as Trump threatens 30% import tariffs on EU, Mexico

The EU & Mexico, both among the largest US trading partners responded by calling the tariffs unfair & disruptive while pledging to continue to negotiate with the US.

European Commission President von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote in EU parliament

The vote was tabled by mainly far-right parliamentarians who said she & her team undermined trust in EU through unlawful actions.

India will go deep into Pakistan if provoked in future by any terrorist attack, says Jaishankar

During his Europe tour, the External Affairs Minister made clear India’s resolve to retaliate against future terror attacks, while also discussing bilateral ties and EU partnership.

Jaishankar sets off on week-long Europe trip to hold talks with leaders of France, Belgium, EU

Jaishankar’s visit is aimed to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India’s policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. He will hold strategic dialogues with EU Vice President Kaja Kallas.

Trump delays EU tariffs until 9 July

The US president had said that he was recommending a 50% tariff to go into place on 1 June because of frustration that talks with the EU were not moving quickly enough

China, Netherlands to deepen cooperation, pledge to tackle global climate challenges

In a statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry, the two nations also pledged to uphold free trade and a multilateral trading system.

Jaishankar speaks to strategic experts in The Hague, emphaises need to strengthen India-EU ties

The EAM arrived in Netherlands Monday to hold talks with the country's leadership. He will also meet with leaders of Denmark and Germany.

EU and Britain reach tentative agreement on defence and security ahead of summit

Representatives of EU govts in Brussels received a text of Common Understanding between Britain & EU, and the document is now being approved by all 27 EU govts, officials said.

‘India wants partners, not preachers’—Jaishankar slams Europe’s lack of engagement with Russia for peace

Jaishankar’s comments on European ‘hypocrisy’ come after a conversation with EU counterpart Kaja Kallas about Pahalgam. Kallas urged India and Pakistan to ‘show restraint & pursue dialogue’.

India, Bangladesh in EU’s proposed list of ‘safe countries of origin’ as it seeks to tighten asylum laws

This would be EU’s first such list & include 5 other countries. The change would see asylum seekers from these countries have their applications excluded from the process generally.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.