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Steel isn't just old-school smokestacks — it's wind turbines, EVs, and Europe's green future. But the industry is drowning in cheap imports, sky-high energy costs & global overcapacity. The EU just put out bold new trade measures to fight back. Is it enough?
30/06/2026 | Episode 19 | 32 minutes
Seven years. Brexit. A world where the rulebook keeps catching fire. As director-general of DG Trade, Sabine Weyand was at the centre of it all. In this special episode, she reflects on power, the EU's place in the world, and what comes next. Spoiler: Florence.
29/05/2026 | Episode 18 | 22 minutes
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On 8-9 October 2026, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maroš Šefčovič held the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in Beijing.
Today, the EU and the Philippines reached substantial agreement in their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), envisaged to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-growing partner in Southeast Asia.
The European Union and the Philippines reached substantial agreement on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone for both sides.