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• [New] Economist Taylor Wang at HSBC warned this month that a China-EU trade dispute could threaten Chinese exports; Europe accounted for a big share of China's exports of electric vehicles, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. ABC News
• [New] The EU plans to eliminate the import of all Russian gas by the end of 2027. Mirage News
• [New] Discussions will help shape the future trajectory of Nigeria-EU trade and investment relations, reflecting a growing mutual commitment to strengthened economic ties. International Partnerships
• [New] Recent progress on the EU-US trade agreement reduces near-term tail risks, but trade policy uncertainty remains. The Conference Board
• [New] Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July, with a focus on competitiveness and practical engagement with the United Kingdom regarding post-Brexit trade and customs arrangements. WOF Group
• SMMT warns waiting a year for formal adoption could delay investment and disrupt EU-UK automotive trade worth €80 billion annually. International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacture
• Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of 10% -12.5% on 60 trading partners including the UK, the EU and Australia over alleged forced labour failures, in the latest attempt to revive his signature trade policy. The Guardian
• Trump's EU auto tariff escalation widens trade risk beyond Europe. Fault Lines
• OFAC's warning against payments or guarantees to Iran raises the legal and financial risk around safe passage, while Trump's EU auto tariff hike gives Seoul a warning that allied trade arrangements can be reopened when Washington links economic leverage to security demands. Fault Lines
• A single EU data hub consolidating import data and enabling EU-wide risk analysis was expected to be operational by 2027, with financial resources already secured. / USA Etaf
• Global trade growth is forecast to slow sharply to 1.9% in 2026 as U.S. tariff deadlines, a stalled EU deal, China redirections, and Middle East supply disruptions converge into the most complex trade environment in decades. Pomegra
• Under the India-EU FTA, Indian exports to the EU will surge by 41%, EU exports to India will rise by 65%, and Chinese exports to India will decline by 5 to 9%, a direct supply chain diversification outcome of strategic commercial significance for global buyers. ET2C International

Last updated: 19 June 2026