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EU Commission to defend Spain in €106 million US energy lawsuit
When firm Blasket Renewables sought to enforce compensation in a US court, the European Commission argued that Spain could not legally pay it, highlighting a clash between international arbitration and EU law.
EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump
The European Parliament’s trade committee approved by a wide majority a compromise struck with EU governments and the Commission on legislation to implement a trade deal with the United States.
US trade chief says German streaming quotas violate trade deal
President Donald Trump’s top trade official criticized a German draft law that would force American streaming services to invest in the country’s film sector, calling the measures discriminatory and a violation of the European Union’s trade deal with the US.
Turnberry explained: The EU-US trade deal that never was
Will Brussels let Washington freestyle its way to a terrible deal for Europe?
Manila targets June conclusion for EU free trade deal
The Philippines will hold the next round of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union next month, taking one step closer towards the conclusion of a historic deal that would grant wider market access to the country’s exports.
Textile companies look to tap into prospects offered by FTAs
Free trade agreements offer the Indian textile industry a significant opportunity to expand its share in the EU, UK, and other markets, as they boost competitiveness.
EU, Mexico sign revamped trade deal amid Trump tensions
The EU and Mexico signed a revamped trade agreement at a summit in Mexico City, attended by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa.
NGO urges DTI to omit plant protection item in trade talks with EU
A nongovernmental organization is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to exclude a provision on protecting new plant varieties in the ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union and the Philippines.
Stop the “modernised” global and free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico
We, the civil society organisations who have signed this letter, are writing to the political leaders of Mexico and the European Union to urge them not to ratify either the “modernised” Free Trade Agreement.
EU strikes deal on Trump trade pact
Negotiators said the compromise will give European manufacturers more certainty, even though Brussels can’t guarantee Washington will stick to the deal.