Kirsten Ostermann
@kirstenostermann.bsky.social
Brexit/WF - etwas Trade.
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EU/India Trade Talks
(8th/9th December in New Delhi)
The Composition of the EU Delegation is as follows:
1) Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
2) Sabine Weyand, Director General DG Trade
(8th/9th December in New Delhi)
The Composition of the EU Delegation is as follows:
1) Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
2) Sabine Weyand, Director General DG Trade
December 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
EU/India Trade Talks
(8th/9th December in New Delhi)
The Composition of the EU Delegation is as follows:
1) Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
2) Sabine Weyand, Director General DG Trade
(8th/9th December in New Delhi)
The Composition of the EU Delegation is as follows:
1) Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
2) Sabine Weyand, Director General DG Trade
EU/India Trade Talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi ahead of a new round of India-EU trade negotiations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi ahead of a new round of India-EU trade negotiations.
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
EU/India Trade Talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi ahead of a new round of India-EU trade negotiations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi ahead of a new round of India-EU trade negotiations.
EU/India Trade Talks
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in New Delhi today.
The meeting took stock of progress in the India-EU trade talks and aims to sort out pending issues.
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in New Delhi today.
The meeting took stock of progress in the India-EU trade talks and aims to sort out pending issues.
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
EU/India Trade Talks
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in New Delhi today.
The meeting took stock of progress in the India-EU trade talks and aims to sort out pending issues.
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in New Delhi today.
The meeting took stock of progress in the India-EU trade talks and aims to sort out pending issues.
Rick Switzer and Brendan Lynch, the US chief negotiator for the trade deal with India, are expected to meet Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal for the final talks ahead of the agreement.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Rick Switzer and Brendan Lynch, the US chief negotiator for the trade deal with India, are expected to meet Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal for the final talks ahead of the agreement.
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EU/India Trade Talks
A visiting team from the EU will hold discussions with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (December 8) regarding the advancement of talks on the proposed free trade agreement, an official source has said.
Source:
thefederal.com/category/bus...
A visiting team from the EU will hold discussions with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (December 8) regarding the advancement of talks on the proposed free trade agreement, an official source has said.
Source:
thefederal.com/category/bus...
December 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
EU/India Trade Talks
A visiting team from the EU will hold discussions with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (December 8) regarding the advancement of talks on the proposed free trade agreement, an official source has said.
Source:
thefederal.com/category/bus...
A visiting team from the EU will hold discussions with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (December 8) regarding the advancement of talks on the proposed free trade agreement, an official source has said.
Source:
thefederal.com/category/bus...
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The MEB*-based SUV from Cupra is manufactured by Volkswagen Anhui in China for the global market. This means that even for a vehicle from what is essentially a European manufacturer, the additional tariffs apply upon import into the EU.
*modular electric drive matrix
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*modular electric drive matrix
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December 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The MEB*-based SUV from Cupra is manufactured by Volkswagen Anhui in China for the global market. This means that even for a vehicle from what is essentially a European manufacturer, the additional tariffs apply upon import into the EU.
*modular electric drive matrix
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*modular electric drive matrix
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Facts about Germany's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME):
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Facts about Germany's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME):
EU Commission announces strategic approach to strengthen Europe's economic security.
Drawing on risk assessment work with Member States, the Commission's immediate focus will be in six priority high-risk areas.
Source:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Drawing on risk assessment work with Member States, the Commission's immediate focus will be in six priority high-risk areas.
Source:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
EU Commission announces strategic approach to strengthen Europe's economic security.
Drawing on risk assessment work with Member States, the Commission's immediate focus will be in six priority high-risk areas.
Source:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Drawing on risk assessment work with Member States, the Commission's immediate focus will be in six priority high-risk areas.
Source:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
European countries have historically been difficult markets for marine products. The bloc had not approved any Indian fishing, fisheries or marine-processing establishments for nearly a decade, blocking significant export potential.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
European countries have historically been difficult markets for marine products. The bloc had not approved any Indian fishing, fisheries or marine-processing establishments for nearly a decade, blocking significant export potential.
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US Cost of Living / Thanksgiving
A surprising Thanksgiving dinner cost trend: 2025 is the most affordable year for the median worker to buy Thanksgiving dinner. It is much more affordable than in the past three years, and it even slightly beats 2020.
Source:
www.cato.org/blog/thanksg...
A surprising Thanksgiving dinner cost trend: 2025 is the most affordable year for the median worker to buy Thanksgiving dinner. It is much more affordable than in the past three years, and it even slightly beats 2020.
Source:
www.cato.org/blog/thanksg...
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
US Cost of Living / Thanksgiving
A surprising Thanksgiving dinner cost trend: 2025 is the most affordable year for the median worker to buy Thanksgiving dinner. It is much more affordable than in the past three years, and it even slightly beats 2020.
Source:
www.cato.org/blog/thanksg...
A surprising Thanksgiving dinner cost trend: 2025 is the most affordable year for the median worker to buy Thanksgiving dinner. It is much more affordable than in the past three years, and it even slightly beats 2020.
Source:
www.cato.org/blog/thanksg...
EU/US Trade Agreement
The United States' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick are arriving in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' trade deal.
Source:
www.euronews.com/business/202...
The United States' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick are arriving in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' trade deal.
Source:
www.euronews.com/business/202...
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
EU/US Trade Agreement
The United States' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick are arriving in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' trade deal.
Source:
www.euronews.com/business/202...
The United States' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick are arriving in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' trade deal.
Source:
www.euronews.com/business/202...
Stroll in the Altmühltal Nature Park (Bavaria) on a sunny but freezing Sunday.
en.naturpark-altmuehltal.de
en.naturpark-altmuehltal.de
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Stroll in the Altmühltal Nature Park (Bavaria) on a sunny but freezing Sunday.
en.naturpark-altmuehltal.de
en.naturpark-altmuehltal.de
Safe the date - meeting of the EU working Party on the UK, 21 November 2025.
Source;
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
Source;
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
November 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Safe the date - meeting of the EU working Party on the UK, 21 November 2025.
Source;
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
Source;
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
Because of the fall in imports, the U.S. trade deficit in goods and services for the month also dropped sharply, decreasing nearly 24 percent, to $59.6 billion, compared with July.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Because of the fall in imports, the U.S. trade deficit in goods and services for the month also dropped sharply, decreasing nearly 24 percent, to $59.6 billion, compared with July.
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The European Commission is set to present a list of sectors that it wants to be exempted from U.S. tariffs to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when they meet EU ministers next Monday, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The European Commission is set to present a list of sectors that it wants to be exempted from U.S. tariffs to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when they meet EU ministers next Monday, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-t...
The Netherlands is relinquishing control of the Chinese chipmaker Nexperia.
Statement by the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans ⬇️
www.government.nl/documents/di...
Statement by the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans ⬇️
www.government.nl/documents/di...
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Netherlands is relinquishing control of the Chinese chipmaker Nexperia.
Statement by the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans ⬇️
www.government.nl/documents/di...
Statement by the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans ⬇️
www.government.nl/documents/di...
A freezing cold night lies behind us and the first frost in November in the Upper Palatinate (Bavaria) covers bushes and flowers with hoarfrost.
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A freezing cold night lies behind us and the first frost in November in the Upper Palatinate (Bavaria) covers bushes and flowers with hoarfrost.
Switzerland/Liechtenstein - US Trade
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the United States. On this basis, the United States will reduce the country-specific additional tariff to 15%.
Source:
www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/EU...
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the United States. On this basis, the United States will reduce the country-specific additional tariff to 15%.
Source:
www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/EU...
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Switzerland/Liechtenstein - US Trade
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the United States. On this basis, the United States will reduce the country-specific additional tariff to 15%.
Source:
www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/EU...
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the United States. On this basis, the United States will reduce the country-specific additional tariff to 15%.
Source:
www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/EU...
Canada and India on Friday jointly announced long term partnerships in critical minerals, clean energy and exploration of trade opportunities in aerospace sector.
The announcement followed the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) held in New Delhi from November 11 to 14.
The announcement followed the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) held in New Delhi from November 11 to 14.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Canada and India on Friday jointly announced long term partnerships in critical minerals, clean energy and exploration of trade opportunities in aerospace sector.
The announcement followed the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) held in New Delhi from November 11 to 14.
The announcement followed the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) held in New Delhi from November 11 to 14.
Under the trade agreements, the tariff rate for Ecuador will remain at 15%, while Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador will remain at 10%, a senior administration official told reporters on a conference call.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Under the trade agreements, the tariff rate for Ecuador will remain at 15%, while Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador will remain at 10%, a senior administration official told reporters on a conference call.
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Sources said that an economic security working group is also planned, which will focus on investment screening, export controls, procurement, and the supply of critical raw materials. The plan will also cover strategic purchases and investments.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Sources said that an economic security working group is also planned, which will focus on investment screening, export controls, procurement, and the supply of critical raw materials. The plan will also cover strategic purchases and investments.
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The so-called implementation action plan, which has not yet been presented by the US, will focus on five areas, according to source
s. These include tariffs and market access, where the EU is seeking to reduce rates for several additional goods.
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s. These include tariffs and market access, where the EU is seeking to reduce rates for several additional goods.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The so-called implementation action plan, which has not yet been presented by the US, will focus on five areas, according to source
s. These include tariffs and market access, where the EU is seeking to reduce rates for several additional goods.
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s. These include tariffs and market access, where the EU is seeking to reduce rates for several additional goods.
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EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič's full statement on Nexperia ⬇️
Source: x.com/MarosSefcovi...
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Source: x.com/MarosSefcovi...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič's full statement on Nexperia ⬇️
Source: x.com/MarosSefcovi...
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Source: x.com/MarosSefcovi...
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India statement
(Posted On: 03 Nov 2025):
"India–EU FTA Discussions Intensify as EU Negotiators Arrive in New Delhi."
pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…
(Posted On: 03 Nov 2025):
"India–EU FTA Discussions Intensify as EU Negotiators Arrive in New Delhi."
pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
India statement
(Posted On: 03 Nov 2025):
"India–EU FTA Discussions Intensify as EU Negotiators Arrive in New Delhi."
pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…
(Posted On: 03 Nov 2025):
"India–EU FTA Discussions Intensify as EU Negotiators Arrive in New Delhi."
pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…