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France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose
French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard said the European Union and the United States should try to conclude a free-trade agreement.
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders
Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.
Indonesia, EU discuss Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Government of Indonesia urged the EU to adopt a pragmatic approach considering differing economic levels to finalize negotiations by 2025. Indonesia’s growing trade surplus with the EU highlights strong export performance, particularly in palm oil and minerals.
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
"There will be a trade deal, 100%," Trump said, "but it will be a fair deal", while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach an agreement, later adding that her aim was to "make the West great again".
EU, Mauritius set to finalize economic partnership agreement by 2025
The European Union (EU) has expressed its intention to expand multilateral cooperation with the island nation of Mauritius, located in East Africa, Azernews reports.
International trade crisis: an opportunity to reduce our dependencies rather than create new ones!
To defend agriculture, food and markets in Europe, we must move away from the free trade paradigm and strengthen food sovereignty!
India, EU to resume FTA talks on May 12, agree to speed up progress
India and the European Union have decided to accelerate efforts to advance the negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement.
Small countries sit at nexus of tariff trade-offs
In response to Trump’s moves, Australian Prime Minister’s government is now trying to revive a free-trade agreement with the European Union and woo countries from Indonesia to India to the United Arab Emirates.
Council moves one step closer to concluding the Digital Trade Agreement with Singapore
The Council adopted the decision on the signature of the Digital Trade Agreement with Singapore. It also preliminarily backed the decision on the conclusion of the agreement, pending the European Parliament’s consent.
Trade woes put cracks in France’s opposition to EU-Mercosur deal
Farmers in France should focus on “improving quality” instead of trying to outcompete Brazilian cattle farmers, said a French senior official.