Global Trade Conflict News and Market Updates
European Commission plans new market protection tools for cheap import risks
As the European Union sharpens its trade defenses, the European Commission says it will propose new measures to protect the bloc from unfair competition linked to cheap imports. The plan includes ...
Gellert Global challenges Trump’s Canada tariffs in U.S. trade court
A new legal challenge is targeting President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods under a rarely used U.S. trade law. The case seeks to void the measures and recover duties ...
Bank of Canada survey shows consumer inflation expectations rise as trade tensions weigh on spending
Canadian consumers enter late 2026 with higher long-term inflation expectations, while spending plans weaken despite improved views of personal finances. The shift comes as trade tensions with the ...
U.S.-EU tech dispute deepens over spectrum proposal affecting SpaceX
Tensions over Europe’s technology sovereignty agenda are escalating as Washington warns Brussels against measures that could narrow market access for American satellite and cloud companies. The ...
Shaheen op-ed flags trade and defense risks in U.S.-Canada ties
With the U.S. and Canada approaching 100 years of formal diplomatic relations next year, Senator Jeanne Shaheen is warning that the bilateral partnership is coming under growing strain. Her ...
Europe and U.S. tighten scrutiny of Chinese power inverters in clean energy supply chain
Power inverters, a core component in solar, battery and wind projects, are moving to the center of trade and security disputes as Western governments reassess reliance on Chinese clean energy ...
China signals cooperation with EU on global imbalances amid trade tensions
China says it is ready to deepen dialogue with the European Union on global economic governance and macroeconomic policy coordination. The outreach comes as Beijing and Brussels manage broader ...
British Columbia tax plan faces competitiveness concerns
British Columbia's election campaign is centering on how the province should respond to trade pressure from the U.S. while protecting its economic base. Premier David Eby is proposing higher taxes ...
Middle powers gain leverage as fragmented geopolitics weakens larger states
A series of military and diplomatic standoffs is reinforcing the argument that smaller states and non-state actors are increasingly able to frustrate far larger rivals. From the Gulf and Ukraine ...
Canada bond holdings surge as U.S. debt buildup nears $600 billion
Wall Street investors are watching foreign ownership of U.S. debt for signs that trade tensions are reshaping global demand for Treasuries. One notable trend is Canada’s rapidly expanding ...
EU seeks broader China trade rebalancing after hybrid car deal
European Union officials are pushing to turn a recent hybrid vehicle agreement with China into a wider effort to address long-running trade imbalances. The bloc also wants better market access for ...
Michigan Senate race highlights GOP split on tariffs as Trump mentions fall in ads
Economic concerns are reshaping the Michigan Senate contest as Republican nominee Mike Rogers shifts his stance on tariffs and tries to appeal beyond Donald Trump’s base. The battleground race ...
EU electric and hybrid car trade rises in 2025 as production value climbs
Europe's trade and production shift toward lower-emission vehicles continues in 2025, with electric and hybrid cars taking a larger share of the EU automotive market. Imports and exports both ...
Chinese carmakers deepen Europe expansion as EV production plans advance
Chinese automakers are widening their presence in Europe as they seek to turn price competitiveness and EV technology into market share gains across the region. The push is unfolding while trade ...
Chrystia Freeland book sets out strategy for Canada amid U.S. trade and sovereignty pressure
Canada’s worsening rupture with the U.S. under President Donald Trump forms the backdrop to Chrystia Freeland’s new book, which mixes personal political history with a prescription for allied ...
France and Germany near EU car policy deal on engine rules and local-content support
France and Germany are nearing an agreement on EU car policy that is set to delay parts of Europe’s combustion-engine phaseout while backing more local vehicle and battery production. The ...
Europe pushes for faster EU trade retaliation against China
France and Germany are aligning on a tougher response to Chinese trade practices as pressure builds on Europe’s industrial base. The shift centers on proposals for the EU to answer measures such ...
Financial Times to host live Q&A on EU and U.S. trade battles with China
Trade tensions with China remain active for both the EU and the U.S. as disputes over tariffs, export controls and reciprocal investigations continue. A live reader Q&A on October 15 will examine ...
European carmakers face pressure as Chinese brands expand at Paris show
Europe's auto industry heads into next week's Paris Motor Show as competition from Chinese manufacturers intensifies across electric and hybrid segments. A record 20 Chinese brands are attending ...
France and Germany push tougher EU trade powers in China policy debate
As tensions build between the European Union and China, France and Germany are urging Brussels to adopt stronger tools to shield domestic industries from foreign competition. Their latest ...
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports
Rising trade friction between China and the European Union is extending into chemicals as Beijing opens a new anti-dumping case on p-nitrotoluene imports. The product is a chemical intermediate ...
