However, economists say the underlying data 'wasn’t as impressive as it looked'
Exporters rushed to sidestep U.S. tariffs, pushing GDP higher despite housing slowdown and weak household spending
The U.S. administration is expected to seek a stay of the decision, which would keep the levies in place pending an appeal
U.S. labour market remains strong with steady job growth and low unemployment
Officials say bloc remains committed to securing a deal by July 9
Negative economic shock from U.S. increases urgency of long-standing challenges
"More needs to be done to raise productivity and tackle climate-related risks,” says OECD chief economist Álvaro Pereira
Von der Leyen says Europe is ready to advance talks “swiftly and decisively”
Business leaders urge action ahead of throne speech
'Surprisingly good' results driven by a March surge in exports and industrial production ahead of U.S. tariffs