... effects for the United States, with minimal impact on the Russian budget. What the U.S. and EU Agreed Upon The negotiations between American President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland resulted in a framework trade agreement. In this accord, European goods exported to the U.S. will be taxed at a 15% rate instead of the previously promised 30%. In return for the reduced tariff, the EU agreed to allow duty-free imports of U.S. goods, increase investments in the country ...

... international stage, two opposing trends continue to unfold. On one hand, there is de-escalation of trade conflicts between leading economies, and on the other, geopolitical confrontation is intensifying. A key event in recent days has been the conclusion of a trade and energy agreement between the U.S. and the EU, accompanied by a resolution of mutual tariff disputes. Washington and Brussels have agreed on measures to prevent a new tariff war: there is mutual understanding to reduce duties and increase energy supplies from ...

... Mexico. Experts believe that tariffs on dairy products from Canada and agricultural goods from Mexico could significantly impact the economies of both countries. HSE Professor Alexei Portansky described such actions as an unprecedented violation of trade agreements. Nonetheless, against the backdrop of a 25% tariff for Canada and Mexico, BRICS countries will face even stricter conditions—Trump has expressed his intent to impose tariffs of 100% on them. It is curious that Donald Trump mistakenly included ...

... Gasoline Export Ban In the latest review of the fuel and energy sector, we examine key events and trends as of July 28, 2025 . The global oil market begins the week in a state of relative stability, with Brent trading around $70 per barrel, bolstered by trade agreements between the U.S. and major partners, as well as coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities are being filled at record speeds, now nearing 70% capacity, which lowers the risks ahead of the upcoming winter. In the domestic ...

... industrial demand maintain balance in the market. Overall, European gas prices are currently significantly lower than the crisis peaks of 2022; however, any supply disruptions or an early cold spell in the fall could once again heighten volatility. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation and Sanction Pressures In international affairs, a significant recent development has been the U.S.-EU trade and energy deal, accompanying enhanced sanctions pressures on Russia. Washington and Brussels have crafted agreements aimed ...