The Trump administration sees tariff talks as a chance to pressure a rival into concessions. E.U. officials have acted as though they were dealing with an ally.

Global stocks and the dollar tumbled on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his latest unexpected trade bombshell by recommending 50% tariffs on European Union imports from June 1. An index tracking the U.

Morgan Stanley analysts estimate the top five makers of hearing aids have roughly 99% of the global market, which they predict will be worth over $14bn by next year from about $12bn in 2023.

The EU’s proposal outlines mutual investment and procurement plans in artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and other sectors.

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, hosted the president of South Africa at the White House and threatened more stringent tariffs against the European Union this week.

Trump's surprise 50% EU tariff triggers $300M in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin and altcoins reel from renewed trade war fears.

U.S. President Donald Trump's trade negotiators are pushing the EU to make unilateral tariff reductions on U.S. goods, saying without concessions the bloc will not progress in talks to avoid additional 20% "reciprocal" duties,