US/EU trade dispute far from over as US effective tariffs spike to 19%

The ongoing negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) aim to formalize the tariff agreement reached on July 27. Although initial tariffs on US imports were set, the Commission published a regulation on August 5 suspending these measures for six months to allow for further negotiations. President Trump's executive order signed on July 31 introduces a minimum blanket tariff of 15% on EU goods with a duty rate below this threshold, while those already exceeding it remain unaffected. This order does not detail the supposed exemptions. The baseline tariff took effect ...

Poland: A New Driving Force of Europe?

After the pro-EU parties won the 2023 parliamentary election, Poland took a more prominent role in the European politics. Under Donald Tusk's leadership and following the country’s presidency at the Council of the European Union from January to June 2025, Poland has been actively establishing itself as a crucial contributor to the future of Europe and an important partner in the EU-US collaborations, especially as global power dynamics keep evolving. By emphasizing "strong leadership," Poland aims to bolster its defence, offer long-term support to Ukraine, and maintain its competitiveness, be...

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