Tag: protectionism
Sanctions: sparkling wine & cars – EU does not allow luxury goods to Russia
Fashion shops in Moscow’s luxury shopping center GUM The new EU sanctions are aimed at the high-income classes in Russia. (Photo: Bloomberg) Brussels, London Life in Russia is not meant…
Member states agree on CO2 taxes for imports
Meeting of finance ministers in Brussels Paolo Gentiloni, Christian Lindner and Bruno Le Maire in conversation. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels The finance ministers of the EU countries agreed on Tuesday to…
US warns China not to rush to Russia’s aid
Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping The Russian President and the President of China maintain a good relationship. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Washington Here campaigns were planned, rulers assassinated and empires drowned…
US warns China not to rush to Russia’s aid
Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping The Russian President and the President of China maintain a good relationship. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Washington Here campaigns were planned, rulers assassinated and empires drowned…
China is not yet dropping Russia
Dusseldorf According to consistent media reports from the USA, Russia is said to have asked China for military support in the war against Ukraine. In order to limit the effects…
Russia is said to have asked China for military equipment
Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping The Russian President and the President of China maintain a good relationship. (Photo: AP) Beijing/Washington Shortly before a meeting between US national security adviser Jake…
Biden wants to suspend trade relations with Russia
new York The US is increasing economic pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. As US President Joe Biden announced on Friday, the US wants to suspend normal trade…
The EU wants to suspend Russia’s membership of the IMF and World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington Brussels, Versailles Under the impact of Russian bombing raids on Ukrainian civilians, the EU is tightening its sanctions. “Tomorrow we will take a…
The EU wants to suspend Russia’s membership of the IMF and World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington Brussels, Versailles Under the impact of Russian bombing raids on Ukrainian civilians, the EU is tightening its sanctions. “Tomorrow we will take a…
Biden wants to suspend trade relations with Russia
Joe Biden “The United States and our allies and partners continue to work closely together to increase economic pressure on Putin and further isolate Russia on the world stage.” (Photo:…
The EU wants to suspend Russia’s membership of the IMF and World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington Brussels, Versailles Under the impact of Russian bombing raids on Ukrainian civilians, the EU is tightening its sanctions. “Tomorrow we will take a…
Europe is facing major problems
North Stream 1 After Western sanctions, Europe could face a difficult short-term energy crisis if Russia cuts off gas and oil supplies in retaliation. (Photo: dpa) Even during the pandemic,…
Sanctions against oligarchs proportionate according to ICC
Luxury yacht “Lady M” in the port of Imperia The ship of the oligarch Alexei Mordashov was arrested in Italy. (Photo: AP) Cologne Oliver Wieck, Secretary General of the German…
EU wants to reduce oil and gas imports from Russia “very soon”.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell The EU is discussing direct sanctions against the Russian oil and gas sector. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels Since the Russian attack on Ukraine, it has…
US President Joe Biden comments on the Ukraine war
new York US President Joe Biden announced further sanctions against Russia this Thursday evening. Four major banks would be cut off from the international financial markets, which together have more…
US government launches sanctions against Nord Stream 2 AG
Tube for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline Washington After the federal government suspended the approval process for the German-Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2, the USA are now introducing sanctions…
US government launches sanctions against Nord Stream 2 AG
Tube for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline Washington After the federal government suspended the approval process for the German-Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2, the USA are now introducing sanctions…
US President Joe Biden delivers speech on Ukraine conflict
Joe Biden The US President has announced further punitive measures against Russia. (Photo: AP) Washington The USA has announced new sanctions against Russia because of the escalation in the Ukraine…
China sanctions US companies for selling arms to Taiwan
Lockheed Martin logo The US company faces sanctions from China. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing China imposes sanctions on US defense companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies over arms sales to Taiwan.…
Why China has more to lose in the tech conflict with the US
qingdao A recent study from China lists the country’s weaknesses in technological competition with the USA – and apparently aroused the displeasure of government agencies. The investigation, which was published…