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Trump tariffs: Americans in France hit by dollar drop

Europe has said the tariffs will cause the economy to ‘massively suffer’ as France plans retaliation

Film and energy deals made as France-Ireland Brexit boom gathers pace

Extra ferry crossings, a rail-ferry combined ticket, a new consulate and university partnerships are also among new links being forged

Discover the espadrille firm using French know-how and Queen’s face

Based in south-west France and still using traditional methods, the company made headlines recently for its offbeat tribute to the British monarch

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Number of UK firms exporting goods to EU dropped by a third

Extra costs and paperwork associated with end of Brexit transition period blamed for many smaller firms giving up selling to EU during 2021

France recorded its largest ever trade deficit in 2021, say Douanes

It now has the lowest net exports in Europe, following years of deindustrialisation and an aviation and tourism industry severely affected by Covid

France puts back talks despite Johnson’s UK ‘love’ vow amid Aukus row

‘Our love of France, our admiration of France is ineradicable,’ said the British prime minister

‘This is only the start’: EU ratifies Brexit future relationship deal

The deal had been in place provisionally since January 1 and is now official

French crème de cassis producers stop Chinese firm using Dijon name

The China intellectual property administration agreed that allowing a Chinese wine and spirits company to use the brand ‘Dijon’ would ‘give rise to confusion’

French winemakers celebrate EU-US tariff agreement

The two sides have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs imposed due to the long-running Airbus-Boeing dispute, which cost French winemakers €500 million in 2020

Brexit deal: ‘Positive’ for France as ‘UK loses’

Experts in France are cautiously optimistic about the impact the deal will have on France, but there are fears for border friction as the pandemic continues

'Brexit deal a relief but we've still lost out overall'

The UK and the EU have agreed a long-awaited trade deal which is a relief, says the vice-chairman of an umbrella association representing several British groups in France, but nowhere near as good as not having Brexit at all

Brexit: What would Australia deal mean for Britons in France

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the UK is ready to trade with the EU on ‘Australia terms’ if it cannot agree on a full future relationship deal.

French products could face 100% import tax to US

French products including cheese, yoghurts, sparkling wine, cosmetics and accessories could have additional import taxes of up to 100% imposed on them by the United States, it has been suggested.

UK government hits back after Trump Brexit criticism

Damage limitation exercise follows US President's comments during British radio interview

Channel Tunnel shows need for real-world thinking

Arguably the greatest Anglo-French achievement in history is the Channel Tunnel. The incredible link was opened by the Queen and President François Mitterrand in 1994 as a symbol of growing ties between two of Europe’s most powerful countries, and has largely fulfilled all expectations.

Trade

Trump tariffs: Americans in France hit by dollar drop

Film and energy deals made as France-Ireland Brexit boom gathers pace

Discover the espadrille firm using French know-how and Queen’s face

Number of UK firms exporting goods to EU dropped by a third

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Measures to increase tax on well-off retirees under consideration for 2026 French budget

Doctors threaten strike against bill mandating where they work in France

France Identité app to be extended to all residency card holders

French second-home visa issues raised in House of Lords

Drivers in France reminded of this little-known, strict car wash rule to avoid large fines

New language tests for French residency cause confusion

Phased launch of EES border checks advances

France recorded its largest ever trade deficit in 2021, say Douanes

France puts back talks despite Johnson’s UK ‘love’ vow amid Aukus row

‘This is only the start’: EU ratifies Brexit future relationship deal

French crème de cassis producers stop Chinese firm using Dijon name

French winemakers celebrate EU-US tariff agreement

Brexit deal: ‘Positive’ for France as ‘UK loses’

'Brexit deal a relief but we've still lost out overall'

Brexit: What would Australia deal mean for Britons in France

French products could face 100% import tax to US

UK government hits back after Trump Brexit criticism

Trump ‘can’t just tax French wine’

French steak knife village Laguiole wins right to name

McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’ trademark cancelled in EU

Channel Tunnel shows need for real-world thinking

Orange juice in 'trade war' firing line

Post-Brexit trade will be ‘complicated and costly’

Gold-beaters: trade so rare there is just one left

Gold-beaters: trade so rare there is just one left

Boost for farmers in China beef market