European Union countries approved a package of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that could start in August if no trade agreement is reached. The list covers more than $100 billion worth of annual U.S.

The European Commission said on Thursday a negotiated trade solution with the United States is within reach - while EU members voted to approve counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) of U.

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

European leaders have called for a more balanced relationship with China during a summit with President Xi Jinping in Beijing

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.