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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicUS-EU trade negotiations

Topic: US-EU trade negotiations

Trump to meet EU’s von der Leyen to finalise trade pact, avert trade war

The EU faces U.S. tariffs on more than 70% of its exports, with 50% on steel and aluminium. Trump has threatened a 30% hike from 1 Aug, risking a major trade blow.

As Trump targets both competitors & allies with tariffs, global leaders brace for a ‘trade war’

The US president’s announcements have drawn sharp responses from several impacted countries, with some like China vowing retaliation and others seeking negotiations.

Now is not the time to hanker for patents. WTO must waive IP rights on Covid vaccines

US, EU, Canada and other developed nations, with access to Covid-19 vaccines, must stop opposing India and South Africa's proposal to waive patent and intellectual property rights.

Ex-lawyer drops another Trump ‘bombshell’, and Japan firm makes mosques-on-wheels

US and European Union are moving away from trade war rhetoric, and Japan has executed six more members of deadly 'sarin' cult.

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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.