Camille Gijs
@camgijs.bsky.social
Trade reporter at POLITICO Europe
Commission chief von der Leyen is looking to fly to Brazil to ink the long-awaited deal with Mercosur on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give the green light.
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
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The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
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EU eyes final signing of Mercosur deal before Christmas
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen would jet into Brazil to ink the long-awaited accord on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give the green light.
www.politico.eu
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Commission chief von der Leyen is looking to fly to Brazil to ink the long-awaited deal with Mercosur on Dec. 20 — as long as EU capitals give the green light.
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
with @zimmerfrau.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
The date of the signing was floated by Costa at a leaders summit last week.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
What began as a push to free Europe’s businesses from crippling rules has morphed into yet another tactic to appease Donald Trump.
Our story with @mariannegros.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Our story with @mariannegros.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
The EU’s new peace offering to Trump: A bonfire of its business rules.
Ursula von der Leyen is selling simplification like a Kinder Egg — sweet on the outside for European business, with a surprise inside for the U.S. president.
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
What began as a push to free Europe’s businesses from crippling rules has morphed into yet another tactic to appease Donald Trump.
Our story with @mariannegros.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Our story with @mariannegros.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
China’s rare earths export restrictions dominated the trade ministerial in Denmark — further squeezing the EU between Washington and Beijing.
The EU should "reach out to the Americans," Danish FM Rasmussen told me.
"We are more or less in the same situation. We should use the G7 framework."
The EU should "reach out to the Americans," Danish FM Rasmussen told me.
"We are more or less in the same situation. We should use the G7 framework."
October 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
China’s rare earths export restrictions dominated the trade ministerial in Denmark — further squeezing the EU between Washington and Beijing.
The EU should "reach out to the Americans," Danish FM Rasmussen told me.
"We are more or less in the same situation. We should use the G7 framework."
The EU should "reach out to the Americans," Danish FM Rasmussen told me.
"We are more or less in the same situation. We should use the G7 framework."
Hello from Horsens, Denmark where the EU’s trade ministers meet today.
The relationship with China is under the spotlight, amid fresh tensions over Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earths.
Denmark’s FM Rasmussen said that the EU should “have a tough response” and coordinate with the U.S.
The relationship with China is under the spotlight, amid fresh tensions over Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earths.
Denmark’s FM Rasmussen said that the EU should “have a tough response” and coordinate with the U.S.
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Hello from Horsens, Denmark where the EU’s trade ministers meet today.
The relationship with China is under the spotlight, amid fresh tensions over Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earths.
Denmark’s FM Rasmussen said that the EU should “have a tough response” and coordinate with the U.S.
The relationship with China is under the spotlight, amid fresh tensions over Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earths.
Denmark’s FM Rasmussen said that the EU should “have a tough response” and coordinate with the U.S.
What France's collapse means for EU trade policy
"France will increasingly be seen as unreliable and unyielding — giving Germany and others more influence and leadership at this crucial time for Europe," said Georgina Wright, from the German Marshall Fund.
Liveblog:
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
"France will increasingly be seen as unreliable and unyielding — giving Germany and others more influence and leadership at this crucial time for Europe," said Georgina Wright, from the German Marshall Fund.
Liveblog:
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns — live updates
France’s fifth government in three years resigns just 12 hours after being appointed.
www.politico.eu
October 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
What France's collapse means for EU trade policy
"France will increasingly be seen as unreliable and unyielding — giving Germany and others more influence and leadership at this crucial time for Europe," said Georgina Wright, from the German Marshall Fund.
Liveblog:
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
"France will increasingly be seen as unreliable and unyielding — giving Germany and others more influence and leadership at this crucial time for Europe," said Georgina Wright, from the German Marshall Fund.
Liveblog:
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
Thanks so much to @ec.europa.eu Matthias Jørgensen, AmChamEU Malte Lohan and @euambus.bsky.social Jovita Neliupšienė for sharing your insights.
Rewatch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGcH...
Rewatch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGcH...
October 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Thanks so much to @ec.europa.eu Matthias Jørgensen, AmChamEU Malte Lohan and @euambus.bsky.social Jovita Neliupšienė for sharing your insights.
Rewatch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGcH...
Rewatch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGcH...
During POLITICO's Competitive Europe Summit, Brazil’s ambassador to the EU da Costa e Silva confirmed our scoop that the EU and Mercosur countries are aiming to get the deal signed at the start of Dec., but he didn't hide his skepticism that the timeline could slip.
www.politico.eu/article/comp...
www.politico.eu/article/comp...
October 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
During POLITICO's Competitive Europe Summit, Brazil’s ambassador to the EU da Costa e Silva confirmed our scoop that the EU and Mercosur countries are aiming to get the deal signed at the start of Dec., but he didn't hide his skepticism that the timeline could slip.
www.politico.eu/article/comp...
www.politico.eu/article/comp...
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The European Commission is eyeing a possible signature of its long-awaited partnership agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries on Dec. 5 in Brazil, four EU diplomats told @politico.eu
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Brussels aims to sign Mercosur trade deal on Dec. 5
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff crusade has pushed the EU toward completing its long-awaited agreement with the South American bloc.
www.politico.eu
October 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The European Commission is eyeing a possible signature of its long-awaited partnership agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries on Dec. 5 in Brazil, four EU diplomats told @politico.eu
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www.politico.eu/article/brus...
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www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Some goodies for our Pros this morning 👀
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
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pro.politico.eu
September 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Some goodies for our Pros this morning 👀
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
1) Ahead of today’s round of negotiations on how the EU will go about screening foreign investments, I’ve got my hands on the 4-column document outlining the bloc’s latest thinking.
Spoiler? The two big fights remain.
pro.politico.eu/news/205173
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It’s not all pomp and ceremony during Trump’s state visit to the UK.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are also in town — and there’s plenty for them to discuss with British officials.
Follow along on our live blog: ow.ly/a3m150WY2AW
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are also in town — and there’s plenty for them to discuss with British officials.
Follow along on our live blog: ow.ly/a3m150WY2AW
September 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It’s not all pomp and ceremony during Trump’s state visit to the UK.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are also in town — and there’s plenty for them to discuss with British officials.
Follow along on our live blog: ow.ly/a3m150WY2AW
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are also in town — and there’s plenty for them to discuss with British officials.
Follow along on our live blog: ow.ly/a3m150WY2AW
The EU is weighing new sanctions on China to appease Trump and push him to act on Russia.
But turning the screws on Beijing puts Brussels in a bind — leaving EU diplomats wondering if Trump's demand is a trap.
More here from our ace newsroom:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
But turning the screws on Beijing puts Brussels in a bind — leaving EU diplomats wondering if Trump's demand is a trap.
More here from our ace newsroom:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
EU plans more sanctions on China. Will that be enough for Trump?
Donald Trump says he’ll slap a harsh embargo on the Kremlin if Brussels turns the screws on China, but EU diplomats suspect the U.S. president is stalling.
www.politico.eu
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The EU is weighing new sanctions on China to appease Trump and push him to act on Russia.
But turning the screws on Beijing puts Brussels in a bind — leaving EU diplomats wondering if Trump's demand is a trap.
More here from our ace newsroom:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
But turning the screws on Beijing puts Brussels in a bind — leaving EU diplomats wondering if Trump's demand is a trap.
More here from our ace newsroom:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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The EU is planning more sanctions on China.
Will it be enough for Donald Trump to persuade Donald Trump to finally press Russia to end the war in Ukraine?
Will it be enough for Donald Trump to persuade Donald Trump to finally press Russia to end the war in Ukraine?
EU plans more sanctions on China. Will that be enough for Trump?
Donald Trump says he’ll slap a harsh embargo on the Kremlin if Brussels turns the screws on China, but EU diplomats suspect the U.S. president is stalling.
ow.ly
September 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The EU is planning more sanctions on China.
Will it be enough for Donald Trump to persuade Donald Trump to finally press Russia to end the war in Ukraine?
Will it be enough for Donald Trump to persuade Donald Trump to finally press Russia to end the war in Ukraine?
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The next obstacle to the trade deal between the EU and the US won’t come from the Oval Office — but rather from the second-biggest party in the European Parliament.
European Socialists mobilize against Trump’s trade deal
The second-largest group in the European Parliament says no, complicating Ursula von der Leyen’s effort to build a majority to back the deal.
www.politico.eu
September 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
The next obstacle to the trade deal between the EU and the US won’t come from the Oval Office — but rather from the second-biggest party in the European Parliament.
Reposted by Camille Gijs
Ursula von der Leyen’s dash to Donald Trump’s golf resort in Scotland last month to seal an unbalanced trade deal has raised fears among politicians and analysts that Europe has lost the leverage that it once thought it had as a leading global trade power.
My latest
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
My latest
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s ‘century of humiliation’ could be just beginning
Donald Trump is using America’s military and technological superiority to force one-sided deals on Europe.
www.politico.eu
August 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Ursula von der Leyen’s dash to Donald Trump’s golf resort in Scotland last month to seal an unbalanced trade deal has raised fears among politicians and analysts that Europe has lost the leverage that it once thought it had as a leading global trade power.
My latest
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
My latest
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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The ink is still drying on a leaders’ statement formalizing a tariff deal between the EU and the United States, and President Donald Trump is already threatening to tear it up.
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EU faces first test of fragile trade truce with Trump
Donald Trump’s threat to target the bloc’s digital rules comes days after joint agreement on trade.
www.politico.eu
August 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The ink is still drying on a leaders’ statement formalizing a tariff deal between the EU and the United States, and President Donald Trump is already threatening to tear it up.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-f...
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Europe has lectured Beijing, Washington and New Delhi for years on the importance of rules-based trade.
Now, following its not-so-free-trade-friendly trade deal with Trump, the bloc is struggling to reconcile principles and reality.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Now, following its not-so-free-trade-friendly trade deal with Trump, the bloc is struggling to reconcile principles and reality.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump deal threatens EU’s image as champion of rules-based trade
The fragile tariff truce has spared Europe from the U.S. president’s wrath and kept him on board on Ukraine so far — but at a reputational cost.
www.politico.eu
August 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Europe has lectured Beijing, Washington and New Delhi for years on the importance of rules-based trade.
Now, following its not-so-free-trade-friendly trade deal with Trump, the bloc is struggling to reconcile principles and reality.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Now, following its not-so-free-trade-friendly trade deal with Trump, the bloc is struggling to reconcile principles and reality.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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The United States will cap tariffs on European cars, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors at 15 percent, Washington and Brussels have agreed in a joint statement seen by POLITICO.
US caps tariffs on European cars, medicines at 15 percent
Four-page joint statement clarifies the trade deal struck by Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen last month.
www.politico.eu
August 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The United States will cap tariffs on European cars, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors at 15 percent, Washington and Brussels have agreed in a joint statement seen by POLITICO.
NEW: The European Commission is looking at a third retaliation package against U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, four diplomats told us.
This time, it's looking at services.
More, with @koenverhelst.bsky.social and @gabrielgavin.bsky.social:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
This time, it's looking at services.
More, with @koenverhelst.bsky.social and @gabrielgavin.bsky.social:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
EU eyes 3rd retaliatory strike against Trump that would hit services
As the EU runs out of goods to target, it’s looking at broadening its response to Washington’s tariff punishment.
www.politico.eu
July 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
NEW: The European Commission is looking at a third retaliation package against U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, four diplomats told us.
This time, it's looking at services.
More, with @koenverhelst.bsky.social and @gabrielgavin.bsky.social:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
This time, it's looking at services.
More, with @koenverhelst.bsky.social and @gabrielgavin.bsky.social:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Mega scoop by @camgijs.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
The European Union is looking at targeting €72 billion in US goods in a second round of trade countermeasures, including aircraft, cars and car parts, according to a list seen by POLITICO today.
EU to hit US aircraft, cars and food in latest retaliatory strike
The European Commission proposes countermeasures after President Donald Trump threatens to hit Europe with a 30 percent tariff.
www.politico.eu
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Mega scoop by @camgijs.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
🚨NEW: The European Union is looking at targeting €72,1 billion in U.S. goods in its second strike of retaliatory tariffs, according to the latest list seen by POLITICO.
It still needs to be endorsed by EU countries.
Details of targeted U.S. goods are on Pro:
pro.politico.eu/news/201910
It still needs to be endorsed by EU countries.
Details of targeted U.S. goods are on Pro:
pro.politico.eu/news/201910
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July 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🚨NEW: The European Union is looking at targeting €72,1 billion in U.S. goods in its second strike of retaliatory tariffs, according to the latest list seen by POLITICO.
It still needs to be endorsed by EU countries.
Details of targeted U.S. goods are on Pro:
pro.politico.eu/news/201910
It still needs to be endorsed by EU countries.
Details of targeted U.S. goods are on Pro:
pro.politico.eu/news/201910
Von der Leyen just confirmed our scoop in the press conference:
"Today we received the latest U.S. document for further negotiations. We are assessing it as we speak right now. But we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory factory agreement is within reach."
"Today we received the latest U.S. document for further negotiations. We are assessing it as we speak right now. But we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory factory agreement is within reach."
EXCLUSIVE: Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders that the European Commission has received the latest counterproposal from the Trump administration today, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
More on our live blog: politico.eu/article/eu-l...
#EUCO
More on our live blog: politico.eu/article/eu-l...
#EUCO
France and Germany at odds over trade as EU leaders meet in Brussels — live updates
Gathering expected to run very late as European chiefs consider range of geopolitical challenges.
politico.eu
June 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Von der Leyen just confirmed our scoop in the press conference:
"Today we received the latest U.S. document for further negotiations. We are assessing it as we speak right now. But we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory factory agreement is within reach."
"Today we received the latest U.S. document for further negotiations. We are assessing it as we speak right now. But we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory factory agreement is within reach."
Reposted by Camille Gijs
EXCLUSIVE: Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders that the European Commission has received the latest counterproposal from the Trump administration today, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
More on our live blog: politico.eu/article/eu-l...
#EUCO
More on our live blog: politico.eu/article/eu-l...
#EUCO
France and Germany at odds over trade as EU leaders meet in Brussels — live updates
Gathering expected to run very late as European chiefs consider range of geopolitical challenges.
politico.eu
June 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders that the European Commission has received the latest counterproposal from the Trump administration today, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
More on our live blog: politico.eu/article/eu-l...
#EUCO
More on our live blog: politico.eu/article/eu-l...
#EUCO
France and Germany at odds over trade as EU leaders meet in Brussels — live updates
Gathering expected to run very late as European chiefs consider range of geopolitical challenges.
politico.eu
June 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Reposted by Camille Gijs
Merz says VDL made a surprise proposal in the room to create an alternative body to WTO
“If WTO is as dysfunctional as it has been for years and apparently remains so, then we must … come up with something else,” Merz said
www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
“If WTO is as dysfunctional as it has been for years and apparently remains so, then we must … come up with something else,” Merz said
www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
EU gets US counterproposal for Trump deal as leaders split on trade — live updates
Gathering expected to run very late as European chiefs consider range of geopolitical challenges.
www.politico.eu
June 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Merz says VDL made a surprise proposal in the room to create an alternative body to WTO
“If WTO is as dysfunctional as it has been for years and apparently remains so, then we must … come up with something else,” Merz said
www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
“If WTO is as dysfunctional as it has been for years and apparently remains so, then we must … come up with something else,” Merz said
www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
Reposted by Camille Gijs
The European Commission has warned national capitals that it will reject some pleas to shield sensitive goods from planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods, wary of undermining its negotiating hand in trade talks with President Donald Trump.
Brussels resists pressure from EU capitals to shield exports in US trade fight
If member countries get their way, the EU would only target €25B in U.S. goods for retaliatory tariffs — and not the €95B originally proposed.
www.politico.eu
June 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The European Commission has warned national capitals that it will reject some pleas to shield sensitive goods from planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods, wary of undermining its negotiating hand in trade talks with President Donald Trump.