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EU-US trade deal: The biggest losers and (a few) winners
It’s a one-sided affair with most EU exports subject to a 15 percent US tariff — but the auto, aviation and semiconductor industries have escaped the worst.
EU-US tariffs: five key takeaways from the trade deal
Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal on Sunday, but questions remain over what the finished picture will be.
Out-gunned Europe accepts least-worst US trade deal
In the end, Europe found it lacked the leverage to pull Donald Trump's America into a trade pact on its terms and so has signed up to a deal it can just about stomach - albeit one that is clearly skewed in the US's favour.
EU and Moldova reach agreement on a modernised trade relationship
The EU and Moldova have reached an agreement to review and update the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.
European Commission outlines three priorities in Indonesia-EU partnership
According to the EU Commission, the Indonesia - EU agreement focuses on three main areas: trade, security, and inter-societal relations. After a decade of negotiations, the trade deal is expected to unlock significant opportunities by opening new markets, supporting green and digital transitions, and enhancing sectors like automotive, services, and agriculture.
No traceability, urgent duty of vigilance: facing the impacts of the EU-Morocco agreements
The duty of vigilance becomes an essential lever so that trade agreements, like that between the EU and Morocco, are not limited to economic interests, but also generate concrete progress in social and environmental matters.
Malaysia to host second round of EU FTA talks in November — Miti
Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
India, EU resolve digital differences in free trade agreement talks
India and the European Union (EU) have reached an in-principle agreement on the contentious digital trade chapter, marking a key step toward concluding a free trade agreement, though “substantial differences” remain over trade and sustainable development provisions.
Suspension of EU Association Agreements does not require unanimity
From a legal perspective, it does not appear necessary to limit the scope of the suspension to specific matters to be able to rely on qualified majority voting.
EU official urges T&T: Ratify EPA, modernise fisheries rules
John Bazill, an official responsible for trade relations with the Caribbean in the European Commission’s Trade Department, is encouraging T&T to ratify the long-outstanding Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union.