Tag: trade surplus
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EU trade surplus halves as energy imports rise and machinery exports weaken
The European Union’s trade surplus in goods nearly halved in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat. The EU recorded a trade surplus of €12.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down from €23.6 billion in the final quarter of 2025. The reduction was mainly driven by…
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EU exports to the US go lower in Q3 while imports go higher as Trump’s tariffs take effect
According to the latest Eurostat’s statistics, EU exports to the US in the third quarter of this year have come out significantly lower than the same quarter of last year after EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to a 15% tariffs on EU products by the US. The decision was criticised by many…
