Ecuador will raise tariffs on Colombian goods to 100% on May 1, expanding a bilateral trade and diplomatic dispute that has triggered retaliatory measures.

EU governments cleared an interim trade agreement with Mercosur, letting provisions take effect provisionally while the European Parliament process continues.

EU presses the United States for full clarity on tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling, citing an EU-US framework that caps duties on most goods.

Antonio Guterres points to the India EU trade agreement as he urges support for multipolarity, saying global challenges need inclusive cooperation under the UN Charter.

India and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on Jan 27, 2026, as EU companies cite tariff cuts and easier market access for goods and services.

OPEC Fund signed a €15 million loan with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo to expand SME credit, including for women owned firms, boosting longer term finance in Kosovo 2026.

The dollar falls broadly while the yen strengthens on intervention risk, sending the euro and pound higher ahead of the Federal Reserve decision.

US debt remains a global benchmark, yet Trump’s Greenland pressure is pushing fresh debate in Europe over exposure, liquidity needs, and dollar safety.