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US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed plans to increase EU car tariffs to 25%, escalating trade tensions and impacting German automakers.
Oil prices climb 3% after Trump says he does not want to extend Iran ceasefire
Oil prices climbed about 3% after President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend the Iran ceasefire, raising tensions and impacting global markets.
US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month
European Union exports to the United States fell by over 26% in February, reflecting the ongoing impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on trade.
Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition
McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.
EU probes Google over possible AI antitrust violations
LONDON (AP) — Google faces fresh antitrust scrutiny from European Union regulators, who opened an investigation Tuesday into the company’s use of online content for its artificial intelligence models and services. The flurry of regulatory flexing by Brussels that has targeted Big Tech risks antagonizing President Donald Trump‘s administration, though EU officials denied they we[...]
EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week
McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal.
EU fines X €120M for breaking digital transparency rules
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaches of the bloc’s digital regulations, in a move that risks rekindling tensions with Washington over free speech. The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under the […]
Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal
McLean-based candy and snacks giant Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova is set to clear a major hurdle by winning unconditional European Union antitrust approval, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
BRUSSELS (AP) — European trade ministers were hopeful Monday for a negotiated trade deal after President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Unio n, but also expressed resolve in preparing countermeasures if talks break down. The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump’s surprise announcement of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, [[...]
EU opens investigation into $35.9B Mars-Kellanova merger; FTC approves deal
The European Union's antitrust watchdog organization has opened an in-depth investigation into Mars' proposed $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova
Report: EU set to launch antitrust probe of $35.9B Mars-Kellanova deal
The European Union's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch a full-scale investigation into Mars' $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova.
EU regulators to decide on Mars-Kellanova merger in June
Antitrust regulators with the European Union have set a June 25 deadline to decide whether to approve McLean-based candymaker and pet care giant Mars' $35.9 billion acquisition of snack producer Kellanova, announced last August.
