Britain’s trade deal with the United States is nothing more than a “shakedown”, EU officials believe, as they prepare for a crunch summit with the UK over softer-Brexit plans. They have also expressed disappointment that the UK didn’t push back more against the threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs,

Europe can be a stable and trusted partner for Africa at a time when US President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created uncertainty in global trade, according to an European Investment Bank official.