Limiting trade, travel and freezing foreign reserves would show the EU is willing to act independently of the US
Central bank governor Fabio Panetta warns the brain drain is adding to pressure on the economy
Andrew Bailey makes case for minimising negative effects of Brexit
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is still expected to meet his US counterparts in Paris next week
Without its own industry, the continent will be forced to depend on foreign firms that could cut off supplies
Economy minister Katherina Reiche says Germany’s steel and chemicals sectors are essential for Europe’s competitiveness
The EU must stand up to the US president’s bullying for the sake of the world trading system
EU negotiators privately admit Washington’s ‘reciprocal’ levies are unlikely to be overturned in full
Many fixed-rate loans taken out in era of low and negative interest rates are now coming to an end, the ECB warns
Survey indicates hurdles for Beijing as it negotiates with US on trade
Stronger than expected consumer confidence reading adds to buoyant investor mood
Eurozone accession was repeatedly pushed back due to political turmoil and rising inflation
Austrian central bank governor warns earlier reductions are ‘more risky’ and will have ‘no effect’ on growth in the currency bloc
Also in this newsletter: Brussels strains to lower the Russian oil price cap
The EU now has a unique chance to capitalise on investor doubts about the US and promote the euro as a reserve currency
Italy’s Meloni holds emergency call with US president ahead of exchange with von der Leyen
US president’s tariff escalation has helped unite leaders behind the commission
French president’s visit to Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore will portray Paris as more respectful than US or China
Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president
Also in this newsletter: why ratifying the Mercosur trade deal hangs in the balance
Bill to focus on goods as government says it cannot target services such as Airbnb rentals
Deals struck recently with the US, EU and India will not make a significant difference to Britain’s parlous position
Danish minister agrees reporting obligations for companies need simplifying, but insists on the new regulations’ merit
US president has shifted the focus of his offensive from Beijing to Brussels
This week’s ‘reset’ deal is a welcome return to pragmatism. But both sides must go further in facing up to the new world order
