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EU-India trade deal raises new concerns for Bangladesh apparel sector
Bangladesh’s apparel exporters are facing fresh concern after the European Union and India reached a free trade agreement, a development industry leaders say could intensify competition in Bangladesh’s largest garment export market.
Resisting the weaponization of interdependence
The unilateral actions by Trump in the US have exposed a highly skewed system where powerful economies essentially flex their muscles and weaponize trade instruments like tariffs to suit their own economic and political agendas.
EU negotiators fail to agree on US trade deal
Talks between the bloc’s three institutions were inconclusive, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to hike auto tariffs.
Amid West Asia crisis, EU seeks quick FTA deal with Malaysia
The European Union (EU) wants to expedite negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia to make its energy supply chain more resilient amidst the West Asia crisis.
EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit
The European Union and Mercosur will implement a contentious free trade agreement, which the EU hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, although it cannot fully offset the impact of US tariffs or the fierce competition from Chinese rivals.
Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
President Donald Trump said that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.
Malaysia, EU in final stage of signing free trade agreement
Malaysia and the European Union are now in the final stage of signing a Free Trade Agreement as well as finalising a comprehensive partnership aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and bilateral relations.
Poland to challenge EU-Mercosur deal at top court — but don’t expect fireworks
Warsaw’s legal challenge is unlikely to derail the trade deal. But it might get the opposition off the government’s back.
FTA talks between PH, EU to discuss Middle East crisis
Negotiations for a Philippines–European Union free trade agreement (FTA) are approaching a pivotal phase in May, driven by increasing global tensions that emphasize the need for more stable trade, energy, and supply chains.
European Union and AfCFTA secretariat strengthen their partnership to promote intra-African trade and investment
The EU and the AfCFTA Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 20 April 2026, strengthening their partnership to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area which is the largest free trade area in the world.