Editorial

Transatlantic Trade Tensions: The EU Economy and Trump-Era Tariff Policies

On April 2, 2025—renamed by Trump as “Liberation Day”—the U.S. President announced a sweeping new general tariff of 20% on all imports from Europe, as part of a broader protectionist policy also targeting China, India, and Brazil (strangely excluding Russia). The announcement immediately rattled global markets, triggering sharp declines across major international stock exchanges. Ursula […]

Economy

Trump-Era Tariffs and Their Economic Fallout for the European Union

Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The Trump administration’s imposition of sweeping tariffs on European Union exports has caused a seismic shift in transatlantic trade dynamics, with far-reaching consequences for the EU economy. From industrial contraction and inflationary pressures to geopolitical realignments, these measures are straining Europe’s economic resilience and political cohesion. The €1 […]

Energy

The impact of US tariffs on the EU energy market

Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes When it comes to tariffs and their potential economic impact, the energy sector is not the first to come to mind. However, as European Union countries have been hit hard by rising energy costs in recent years, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, high energy bills remain a […]

External Relations

The EU and the climate diplomacy: what challenges for COP26

Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes From October 31st to November 12th, journalists and analysts believe that the two partners UK and Italy, will host the world’s last chance to finally get climate change under control. Indeed, the COP26 in Glasgow will be the culmination of the work done by the UK Presidency and […]

Employment and Social Affairs

How Trump’s tariff can derail social security in the EU

Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The long-awaited tariffs, threatened for months by US President Donald Trump, have finally arrived, immediately putting the global economy and finance in difficulty. The impact of the measures decided by Trump ranges across different areas, calling into question the stability of the global trade system and the value […]

EU funding opportunities

EU Organic Awards 2025

Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Opened on February 11, the application period for the 2025 EU Organic Production Award will remain open until April 27. As part of the Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production (March 2021), the Award, first launched in 2022, represents a non-financial recognition for the commitment and […]

Migrations

Trump-Era Tariffs and Their Impact on EU Migration Dynamics

Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The ripple effects of Trump’s April 2 tariffs on European Union member states extend well beyond trade balances and inflation, revealing an emerging and underexplored dimension: their impact on migration. While these tariffs were not intended to disrupt labor flows, they are exacerbating labor market imbalances and geopolitical […]

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