
Deutsche Post Seeks Letter Price Increase as Mail Volumes Decline
Deutsche Post plans to raise standard-letter prices from January 2027 as declining mail volumes and rising operating costs pressure its nationwide network.

Deutsche Post plans to raise standard-letter prices from January 2027 as declining mail volumes and rising operating costs pressure its nationwide network.

Trump has postponed sweeping Russia tariffs, keeping them as leverage in Ukraine negotiations while citing Iran strategy and diesel-market risks.

Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, giving the White House broad power to target Russian energy buyers, banks and shadow fleet networks.

The announced Greenland deal could give Washington lasting Arctic security influence while leaving sovereignty with Denmark and Greenland.

Trump warned the EU could face very high tariffs or a trade halt if Brussels deepens its proposed partnership with Canada.

The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

Trump said the U.S. will cancel a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, offering potential relief for producers selling into the American market.

Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, raising the stakes for trade and strategy.

The US introduces tariffs up to 100% on drones and components, targeting national security risks and aiming to boost domestic production amid concerns over Chinese dominance in the drone industry.

The EU Commission and Ukrainian President welcome new US Senate sanctions targeting Russia's energy exports and political elite, emphasizing coordinated pressure on Moscow's war financing.

The US Senate advances the bipartisan 'Graham sanctions' bill imposing steep tariffs on Russian imports and allies, signaling a strategic shift in US economic pressure.

The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including alcohol and automobiles, escalating trade tensions and prompting calls for negotiations to resolve disputes under USMCA.

Former President Trump claims China accessed data of 220 million American voters to influence the 2020 U.S. elections and calls for an investigation into intelligence failures.

The EU reduces duty-free steel import quotas by 47%, imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect its domestic steel industry from global oversupply, especially from China.

The US House approved a bill expanding military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, pending Senate approval amid partisan debates and potential presidential veto.

President Putin threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and work restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports following a procedural lapse during a government transition and withdraws its exit from the International Criminal Court.

The EU and Mexico have signed a sweeping trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and easing trade barriers, aiming to boost exports, investments, and bilateral cooperation.

US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan tensions, and trade cooperation amid global economic challenges.

President Trump delays EU auto tariff hike to July 4, extending a key deadline amid ongoing disputes over compliance with a major US-EU trade agreement.

The ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession in 2026 if the EU retaliates, threatening the country's vital automotive exports amid escalating trade tensions.

The EU and Mercosur provisionally launch a free trade agreement unlocking new market opportunities while facing legal, environmental, and political challenges.

The Central Bank keeps the key interest rate at 14%, balancing declining inflation trends with rising food prices and external economic risks.