The European Union and the United States could reach a framework deal on trade this weekend, ending months of uncertainty for European industry, EU officials and diplomats said on Friday.

President Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union's 27 member countries if no trade deal is reached by Aug. 1.

China and the European Union have issued a joint call to action on climate change during a tense summit in Beijing.

Despite calls for cooperation and limited climate pledges, the EU-China summit exposed deep divisions and confirmed that long-term tensions are likely to persit.Chinese President Xi Jinping met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing at a tense bilateral summit,

A summit between China and the European Union has opened in Beijing on Thursday, with leaders expected to tackle a wide range of issues including trade tensions and the war in Ukraine.