In brief | 14 July '25
Bloomberg:
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said US president Donald Trump鈥檚 threat of 30 percent tariffs would hit exporters in Europe鈥檚 largest economy 鈥渢o the core,鈥� if a negotiated solution in the trade conflict can鈥檛 be found in the coming weeks.
Bloomberg:
The European Union is looking to deepen trade agreements with India and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region as the bloc braces for US tariffs, a top official said.
Reuters:
The world needs China to show more leadership on climate action, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said on Sunday (13 July), highlighting the importance of cutting planet-heating emissions and reducing the Chinese economy's reliance on coal.
FT:
Dutch officials and companies said lengthy waits for connections were holding up economic growth and could force businesses to rethink their investment plans.
