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‘Premature’: Huge call on EU trade deal
The EU’s top diplomat in Australia has dashed hopes an elusive free-trade deal will be clinched this month, saying talk of bloc’s president visiting is “absolutely premature”.
EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval
A senior EU lawmaker proposed on Sunday postponing a vote on the EU-US trade deal that had been planned for this week, arguing that the terms and legal basis on which the deal was struck had changed.
Brussels pitches English-first approval to speed up EU trade deals
Agreements with India and Indonesia would be test cases under a new “accelerated procedure” floated by the European Commission.
Thailand and EU target 2026 for landmark free trade agreement
Thailand's Ministry of Industry and the European Union are targeting the middle of 2026 to conclude a Free Trade Agreement.
Trump-Milei pact piles pressure on EU to lock in Mercosur accord
A new US-Argentina deal could undermine protections for European food names that are included in the trade agreement with Latin America.
Carney constructs a mega anti-Trump trade alliance
The Canadian prime minister is spearheading discussions between the EU and a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc after calling on middle powers to join forces.
Australia and EU on verge of striking free trade deal long stalled by beef, parmesan and prosecco
Two sides ‘converge’ on key differences in Brussels after years of negotiations.
India’s trade policy shift in the EU and US trade deals: Serious implications for Indian citizens and its development pathway
Serious concerns have been raised about both the lack of transparency in the negotiation process and the potential long-term consequences of the agreements.
EU farmers worried about EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement outcome
European farmers this week expressed concern over the EU-Australia free trade deal currently being negotiated.
5 things holding up the EU’s trade deal with Australia
Sticking points remain: access for Australian beef and lamb to the European market; EU trade protections on specialty foods; critical minerals; and an Australian tax on luxury cars.