Graham Lanktree
@glanktree.bsky.social
Canadian in London. Senior Reporter, UK Trade
at POLITICO.
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at POLITICO.
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The withdrawals from the ECT continue.
‼️Commission urges remaining EU member states to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty, threatens infringement proceedings
👉 to read in @contexte.com today
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👉 to read in @contexte.com today
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Scoop — Commission urges remaining EU member states to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty, threatens infringement proceedings - Contexte
Scoop — Commission urges remaining EU member states to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty, threatens infringement proceedings - Contexte
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The withdrawals from the ECT continue.
China suspended a ban on exporting some dual-use materials to the U.S., the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday, following the easing of trade tensions between the two sides.
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China lifts ban on exports of some dual-use materials to the US
The move covers exports of gallium, germanium and antimony, which are used in advanced semiconductors and in military applications.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
China suspended a ban on exporting some dual-use materials to the U.S., the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday, following the easing of trade tensions between the two sides.
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“Officials in Brussels have stalled new Brexit reset talks after EU countries clashed over the issue of British payments to the bloc.”
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Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms
EU countries have clashed over the issue of how much the U.K. should pay to participate in the single market.
www.politico.eu
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“Officials in Brussels have stalled new Brexit reset talks after EU countries clashed over the issue of British payments to the bloc.”
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Good morning from Brussels, where an EU struggling internally and with its global position is trying to respond as it knows best, by punching down on smaller partners. For opening paragraphs suggest it is trying to renege on the common understanding with the UK. www.ft.com/content/8963...
EU demands UK pay into budget as part of relationship ‘reset’
Growing tension between London and Brussels just six months after summit set out to build stronger ties
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Good morning from Brussels, where an EU struggling internally and with its global position is trying to respond as it knows best, by punching down on smaller partners. For opening paragraphs suggest it is trying to renege on the common understanding with the UK. www.ft.com/content/8963...
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If Trump actually urged Xi Jinping to release imprisoned Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai, Beijing today isn't signaling imminent release: MOFA: "Jimmy Lai is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the series of riots that shook Hong Kong" www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt...
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on November 6, 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
If Trump actually urged Xi Jinping to release imprisoned Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai, Beijing today isn't signaling imminent release: MOFA: "Jimmy Lai is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the series of riots that shook Hong Kong" www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt...
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NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
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End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
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November 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
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Brilliant piece from my colleague Charlie Cooper on the mixed politics of Keir Starmer's trip to the COP30 summit
The PM is said to be instinctively supportive of climate action — but not so much that he has "his own ideas about things," argues one Labour MP
The PM is said to be instinctively supportive of climate action — but not so much that he has "his own ideas about things," argues one Labour MP
Keir Starmer, climate leader (when the Treasury lets him)
The U.K. prime minister is heading to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil to show climate still matters Britain, even in the age of Trump. But back at home, Starmer blows hot and cold on all things …
www.politico.eu
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Brilliant piece from my colleague Charlie Cooper on the mixed politics of Keir Starmer's trip to the COP30 summit
The PM is said to be instinctively supportive of climate action — but not so much that he has "his own ideas about things," argues one Labour MP
The PM is said to be instinctively supportive of climate action — but not so much that he has "his own ideas about things," argues one Labour MP
US pharma to abandon UK unless NHS pays more, says Trump’s ambassador
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US pharma to abandon UK unless NHS pays more, says Trump’s ambassador
Britain has offered to increase the threshold at which the NHS pays firms for medicines. Pharma firms want the government to go further.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
US pharma to abandon UK unless NHS pays more, says Trump’s ambassador
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Disappointing to see this response by @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social on the question of scrutiny of trade agreements.
The U.K. system under CRaG is hopeless. Everyone knows it. Labour’s approach is exactly the same as the Conservatives. Shameful.
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The U.K. system under CRaG is hopeless. Everyone knows it. Labour’s approach is exactly the same as the Conservatives. Shameful.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Disappointing to see this response by @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social on the question of scrutiny of trade agreements.
The U.K. system under CRaG is hopeless. Everyone knows it. Labour’s approach is exactly the same as the Conservatives. Shameful.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
The U.K. system under CRaG is hopeless. Everyone knows it. Labour’s approach is exactly the same as the Conservatives. Shameful.
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
US trade envoy Jamieson Greer to visit London in late November
Starmer's government continues to press the Trump administration to finalize its trade deal with Washington.
www.politico.eu/article/us-t...
Starmer's government continues to press the Trump administration to finalize its trade deal with Washington.
www.politico.eu/article/us-t...
US trade envoy Jamieson Greer to visit London in late November
The U.K. continues to push for a favorable position on a narrow list of tariff lines — with pharmaceuticals and Scotch whisky among Britain’s top priorities.
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
US trade envoy Jamieson Greer to visit London in late November
Starmer's government continues to press the Trump administration to finalize its trade deal with Washington.
www.politico.eu/article/us-t...
Starmer's government continues to press the Trump administration to finalize its trade deal with Washington.
www.politico.eu/article/us-t...
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TAPPER: Do you agree that the US is at risk of a recession?
BESSENT: I believe we are in a transition period here. I think we're in good shape, but there are sectors of the economy that are in recession
BESSENT: I believe we are in a transition period here. I think we're in good shape, but there are sectors of the economy that are in recession
November 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
TAPPER: Do you agree that the US is at risk of a recession?
BESSENT: I believe we are in a transition period here. I think we're in good shape, but there are sectors of the economy that are in recession
BESSENT: I believe we are in a transition period here. I think we're in good shape, but there are sectors of the economy that are in recession
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"China will take appropriate measures to ensure the resumption of trade from Nexperia’s facilities in China, allowing production of critical legacy chips to flow to the rest of the world."
Want het had niets met de VS te maken... 🧐
"China will take appropriate measures to ensure the resumption of trade from Nexperia’s facilities in China, allowing production of critical legacy chips to flow to the rest of the world."
Want het had niets met de VS te maken... 🧐
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China
REBALANCING TRADE WITH CHINA: This week in the Republic of Korea, President Donald J. Trump reached a trade and economic deal with President Xi Jinping of
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November 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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"China will take appropriate measures to ensure the resumption of trade from Nexperia’s facilities in China, allowing production of critical legacy chips to flow to the rest of the world."
Want het had niets met de VS te maken... 🧐
"China will take appropriate measures to ensure the resumption of trade from Nexperia’s facilities in China, allowing production of critical legacy chips to flow to the rest of the world."
Want het had niets met de VS te maken... 🧐
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China’s suspension of rare earth controls applies to EU, trade commissioner says – AFP: ‘“I will speak again with my Chinese counterpart very, very soon,” he added.’
China's suspension of rare earth controls applies to EU: official
The EU's commissioner for trade on Friday said China's one-year suspension on its restrictions of rare earth materials would apply to the bloc as well as the United States.Following discussions with t...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
China’s suspension of rare earth controls applies to EU, trade commissioner says – AFP: ‘“I will speak again with my Chinese counterpart very, very soon,” he added.’
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China’s Xi pushes for global AI body at APEC in counter to US – Reuters: ‘Chinese officials have said the organisation could be based in the commercial hub of Shanghai.’
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November 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
China’s Xi pushes for global AI body at APEC in counter to US – Reuters: ‘Chinese officials have said the organisation could be based in the commercial hub of Shanghai.’
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President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to a significant de-escalation in their trade spat.
While the move is good news for European companies that have been caught in the crossfire, other sticking points will be harder to resolve.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
While the move is good news for European companies that have been caught in the crossfire, other sticking points will be harder to resolve.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
November 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to a significant de-escalation in their trade spat.
While the move is good news for European companies that have been caught in the crossfire, other sticking points will be harder to resolve.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
While the move is good news for European companies that have been caught in the crossfire, other sticking points will be harder to resolve.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Big news: Chinese commerce ministry will consider relaxing export controls on Nexperia that are threatening to cripple the European car supply chain
But reporting suggests the breakthrough came during US-China talks rather than EU / Netherlands-China
But reporting suggests the breakthrough came during US-China talks rather than EU / Netherlands-China
China considers export ban exemption for some Nexperia orders
Beijing’s initiative is meant to stabilise the supply of Nexperia chips in global supply chains, particularly those in the car industry.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Big news: Chinese commerce ministry will consider relaxing export controls on Nexperia that are threatening to cripple the European car supply chain
But reporting suggests the breakthrough came during US-China talks rather than EU / Netherlands-China
But reporting suggests the breakthrough came during US-China talks rather than EU / Netherlands-China
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The drone-dominated, cyber-riddled Ukrainian front line is the future of warfare. Any new equipment which doesn’t take account of this will be obsolete before it comes off the production line. We have much need of Ukraine’s experience of fighting Russia to keep Britain safe in this new world. End
October 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The drone-dominated, cyber-riddled Ukrainian front line is the future of warfare. Any new equipment which doesn’t take account of this will be obsolete before it comes off the production line. We have much need of Ukraine’s experience of fighting Russia to keep Britain safe in this new world. End
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EXXON CEO: COMPANY IS LOOKING AT LIFTING FORCE MAJEURE ON LNG PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE FOLLOWING TOTALENERGIES' LIFTING OF FORCE MAJEURE AT ITS SEPARATE PROJECT
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
EXXON CEO: COMPANY IS LOOKING AT LIFTING FORCE MAJEURE ON LNG PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE FOLLOWING TOTALENERGIES' LIFTING OF FORCE MAJEURE AT ITS SEPARATE PROJECT
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The EU has invited US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Brussels on Nov. 24 for talks with the bloc’s trade ministers, a Danish official familiar with the situation told POLITICO.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick invited to Brussels for trade talks
The senior Trump administration official has been asked to lunch with the bloc’s trade ministers on Nov. 24.
www.politico.eu
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The EU has invited US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Brussels on Nov. 24 for talks with the bloc’s trade ministers, a Danish official familiar with the situation told POLITICO.
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ZF Friedrichshafen, a supplier to automakers VW, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, is reducing production in Germany due to Nexperia-sparked chip shortage
ZF has cut shifts at its main electric drivetrain plant in Schweinfurt as availability of vital components has tightened
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ZF has cut shifts at its main electric drivetrain plant in Schweinfurt as availability of vital components has tightened
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Volkswagen and BMW Supplier Slows Output on Nexperia Chip Shortage
A key supplier to automakers including Volkswagen AG and BMW AG is reducing production in Germany due to a semiconductor shortage sparked by a conflict with China over supplier Nexperia, according to ...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
ZF Friedrichshafen, a supplier to automakers VW, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, is reducing production in Germany due to Nexperia-sparked chip shortage
ZF has cut shifts at its main electric drivetrain plant in Schweinfurt as availability of vital components has tightened
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
ZF has cut shifts at its main electric drivetrain plant in Schweinfurt as availability of vital components has tightened
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
UK government split over cost of COP30 forest pledge
Treasury officials are said to be questioning the cost of backing the plan — despite support from several ministers.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-t...
Treasury officials are said to be questioning the cost of backing the plan — despite support from several ministers.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-t...
UK government split over cost of COP30 forest pledge
Treasury officials are said to be questioning the cost of backing the plan — despite support from several ministers.
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
UK government split over cost of COP30 forest pledge
Treasury officials are said to be questioning the cost of backing the plan — despite support from several ministers.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-t...
Treasury officials are said to be questioning the cost of backing the plan — despite support from several ministers.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-t...
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
www.politico.eu/article/nexp...
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
www.politico.eu/article/nexp...
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
www.politico.eu/article/nexp...
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
www.politico.eu/article/nexp...