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EU's tech sovereignty plan risks trade deal, warns US ambassador
The US ambassador to the EU has warned the bloc against introducing “protectionist” rules ahead of incoming cloud and semiconductor laws – suggesting a planned tech sovereignty package could threaten the EU-US trade agreement.
EU races to lock in Mexico deal with Washington looming
The EU is set to sign its revamped trade agreement with Mexico next week, as Brussels moves to lock in the deal amid growing uncertainty over parallel trade talks with Washington.
EU hints at investment agreement with India at European Round Table for Industry
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Sunday hinted at an investment agreement with India at a joint press meet at the European Round Table for Industry in Sweden's Gothenburg
Poland takes Mercosur deal to top EU court over farmer fears
Poland has submitted a complaint against the recently signed trade deal between the EU and South American trading bloc Mercosur to the EU’s top court.
EU-Indonesia trade deal tuna fillets raises concerns with Europêche
Representatives of Europêche reiterate their deep concerns regarding the proposed free trade agreement between the European Union and Indonesia, the world’s leading tuna producer.
EU ministers endorse key new trade deals with Mexico
EU governments have endorsed two agreements with Mexico that would update the bloc’s relationship with the country and set new terms for trade once they are formally signed and approved.
PH set to sign four trade pacts in 2026, says DTI chief
The Philippine government is poised to sign at least four trade agreements before the end of the year, Trade Secretary Christina Roque said.
EU pushes for investment pacts in landmark India free trade deal
The EU's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has called for an investment liberalisation chapter in the new EU-India FTA and the finalisation of a separate investment protection pact, terming them "unfinished business" for the landmark deal.
Regional conflict has not derailed EU-UAE trade talks, envoy says
Regional conflict has not derailed efforts to forge closer trade ties but has in fact signalled the need to accelerate a free-trade agreement. EU–UAE free-trade talks have accelerated, with hopes to conclude the bloc’s first Gulf agreement after six negotiation rounds in one year.
Next EU- Philippines FTA talks to tackle agriculture, procurement
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines will tackle chapters on agriculture and government procurement in the next round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks.