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Bilateral deal-making involving European governments.

last update: May 2012
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French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English
9-Mar-2026     Euronews
The European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.
The EU’s smaller-is-better moment
2-Mar-2026     Euractiv
With mega trade agreements proving painfully slow, Brussels is warming to mini-deals.
Brussels pitches English-first approval to speed up EU trade deals
19-Feb-2026     Politico
Agreements with India and Indonesia would be test cases under a new “accelerated procedure” floated by the European Commission.
Trump confirms Ukraine will get free trade zone, Zelenskyy says
26-Jan-2026     RBC-Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that during talks in Davos, US President Donald Trump supported the idea of creating a free trade zone.
Europe seeks deeper trade ties with UAE, Philippines, says Ursula von der Leyen
21-Jan-2026     Gulf News
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal
16-Jan-2026     Reuters
Switzerland's Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.
Zelenskyy, Trump to discuss free trade agreement
12-Jan-2026     Interfax
A free trade agreement with the United States will attract investment to Ukraine and will be an additional guarantee of economic security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Swiss government adopts draft negotiating mandate for US trade deal
8-Dec-2025     Reuters
The Swiss government has adopted a draft negotiating mandate for a trade agreement with the United States.
Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%
17-Nov-2025     Swiss Info
The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement. Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin reached a deal after a whirlwind visit to Washington on Thursday, the Federal Council said.
Switzerland moves close to improved 15% US tariff deal
12-Nov-2025     Swiss Info
Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be a relief for the country after it was hit with a punishing 39% levy in August.