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France reaffirms backing EU-PH FTA
Visiting French Minister Laurent Saint-Martin reaffirmed France’s support for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement amid global trade tensions, emphasizing cooperation and economic growth. During his visit, several agreements were signed to strengthen partnerships highlighting the Philippines’ growing importance in the Indo-Pacific region and France’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
Green hydrogen at the heart of new EU–UAE free trade pact negotiations
The EU and UAE have agreed to launch formal negotiations for a free trade agreement, with green hydrogen, renewable energy, and critical raw materials set to be central pillars of the deal.
Germany's Merz hoping for trans-Atlantic free trade agreement
Germany's incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke out in favour of a trans-Atlantic free trade zone without any tariffs between Europe and the US.
How the European Commission bypasses opposition to controversial trade deal
The European Commission already expressed its wish to use a procedural trick to fast-track the ratification and bypass the opposition of several member states and national parliaments: the so-called ‘splitting’.
EU will not rip up tech rules for trade deal with Trump, senior official says
Bloc is ‘very committed’ to laws on big tech and is not targeting US companies, says European Commission’s Henna Virkkunen.
UAE to begin talks with EU over landmark trade deal
The UAE and the EU have agreed to begin talks on a potential trade deal, in what would be a landmark agreement for the two sides.
Australia rejects China offer after Trump escalation, reopens free trade talks with EU
The European Union’s top trade official is set to travel to Australia soon after the federal election to restart negotiations on an elusive free trade pact.
NZ says trans-Pacific, EU nations can defend free trade
New Zealand's prime minister proposed a new alliance to battle global export restrictions, enlisting members of a 12-nation trans-Pacific free trading agreement and the European Union.
The return of the chlorinated chicken? Trump administration uses tariffs to push for radical EU deregulation
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stated that non-tariff barriers, including food safety regulations, are "orders of magnitude" more important than EU tariff rates.
Thai-EU FTA talks progress smoothly, final deal expected by year-end: Pichai
Thai-EU FTA talks make solid progress in fifth round; deal expected by end of 2025, says Commerce Minister Pichai.