The upgrade places the EU on the same diplomatic footing as the United States, China and Russia and was announced during a visit to Hanoi by European Council President António Costa.

India has shed import duties on European cars, opening its long-protected auto industry from global competition.

By Shivangi Acharya and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - India will immediately slash duties on high-end European cars to 30% from as high as 110% under its new trade deal with the EU, an official said,

As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."