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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1921, The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2013, Eugene P. Wilkinson, American admiral (born 1918) passed away. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
EU and China need a grand bargain to avoid a trade war
As European leaders convened at the European Council meeting in Brussels this month, the spectre of a full-blown trade war with China cast a long shadow over the proceedings. Amid ongoing anti-subsidy probes into Chinese green technology and the looming threat of retaliatory tariffs, the economic bedrock of the China-EU relationship appears increasingly fragile. Yet, beneath the hawkish political rhetoric, recent high-level meetings between European officials and their Chinese counterparts...
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TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump threatens Europe with new tariffs in case of new digital services tax on US firms
This tariff will supersede trade deals made with the country, whether implemented, signed, or not, US President said
The Tribune
· Jul 11, 2026
“Will double bilateral trade by 2030”: PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA, USD 20 billion investment commitment
This year, our two countries concluded a Free Trade Agreement in a record time of just nine months. This agreement will create new opportunities for all of you in market access, investment, services and technology. I am confident that together we will double our bilateral trade by 2030, the Prime Minister said.
Slate Magazine
· Jun 23, 2026
Money Talks: Can You Win a Trade War?
Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown explain how the rulebook has changed.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 30, 2026
China & EU Launch Trade and Investment Consultative Mechanism
China & EU Launch Trade and Investment Consultative Mechanism
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary
The European Commission has been clearly signalling its intention to wage a trade war against China. Brussels’ intent to counter the so-called China shock 2.0 – the wave of subsidised Chinese exports such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and batteries – is no longer merely a verbal threat but appears to be an imminent decision. Comparing current trade tensions between the European Union and China with the trade conflict between Europe and Japan in the 1970s and 1980s reveals striking...
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Turkish vice president calls for stronger economic integration among Islamic countries
- OIC countries should seek much higher intra-bloc trade target, says Cevdet Yilmaz
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Related coverage for "EU and China need a grand bargain to avoid a trade war": TASS — Trump threatens Europe with new tariffs in case of new digital services tax on US firms. The Tribune — “Will double bilateral trade by 2030”: PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA, USD 20 billion investment commitment. Slate Magazine — Money Talks: Can You Win a Trade War?. Yemen News Agency - SABA — China & EU Launch Trade and Investment Consultative Mechanism. South China Morning Post — Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary. Anadolu Agency — Turkish vice president calls for stronger economic integration among Islamic countries