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The euro outpaced the U.S. dollar in extra-EU primary goods trade in 2025, leading exports and imports excluding petroleum for the EU.

Germany’s industrial production fell 0.7% in March 2026, led by declines in energy and machinery output, underscoring weakness in Europe’s largest economy.

UNCTAD says non-tariff measures now cost exporters more than tariffs in most countries, reshaping global trade and market access.

The EU selected nine hydrogen projects for €1.09 billion in funding, boosting clean energy capacity across seven European countries this week.

Russia exported more LNG in January through April, as European buying and Arctic LNG 2 output lifted volumes despite sanctions pressures.

EU-Mercosur trade rules shifted on May 1 as the interim accord took provisional effect and began phased tariff reductions for exporters.

Germany’s inflation rate rose to 2.9% in April as energy prices surged, while core and services inflation eased, official data showed.

Europe faces a tighter jet fuel market after Middle East supplies stopped in April, driving prices higher and now reshaping import flows.

EU and US launched a critical minerals pact in Washington, creating a formal framework for trade coordination and supply chain resilience.

EU institutions agreed a roadmap to complete the One Europe One Market agenda by 2027, setting deadlines for trade, energy and digital rules.