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We don’t want your EVs, Brazil tells EU as trade talks hit crunch time
16-Sep-2024 Politico
Attempt to fend off influx of Chinese electric vehicles puts chances of EU-Mercosur trade accord at the November G20 summit in doubt.
What is the fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?
16-Sep-2024 The New Times
The European Union (EU), East Africa Community (EAC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commenced, Kenya is the only country in the region that has signed, ratified and is implementing the agreement.
Caribbean unable to penetrate European markets – former CARICOM economic advisor
13-Sep-2024 Demerara Waves
The benefits derived from the 2008 Economic Partnership Agreement with Europe have so far been very disappointing partly because of the inherently unequal/unlevel nature of the playing field.
New French PM dashes hopes of a EU-Mercosur deal by Brazil G20 summit
13-Sep-2024 Euractiv
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier reiterated France’s opposition to the EU-Mercosur free trade deal and confirmed his desire to seek a ‘blocking minority’, dashing hopes of finalising the deal at the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil.
Brazil asks EU to hold off on implementing deforestation law
12-Sep-2024 Euractiv
Brazil asked the European Union not to implement regulations in its deforestation law at the end of the year as scheduled and asked for it to be revised to avoid hurting Brazilian exports.
Mercosur deal ‘not ready’, Commission maintains amid calls to swiftly conclude talks
11-Sep-2024 Ends Europe
Divisions remain on agriculture and sustainability in EU-Mercosur trade talks, as 11 member states call for a final deal this year.
Flow of goods brings NZ-EU trade agreement to life
9-Sep-2024 Farmers Weekly
First consignment of beef from New Zealand arrives in Europe under new trade terms.
EU-Mercosur trade talks progress on divisive issues, sources say
9-Sep-2024 Reuters
European Union and South American negotiators ended two days of trade negotiations with "significant progress" on contentious issues that have been holding up the long-overdue EU-Mercosur agreement.
US, Chile further extend Free Trade Agreement
6-Sep-2024 Dairy Foods
The enhanced agreement would further protect some US cheeses from losing access once the European Union’s geographical indications commitments enter into force.
Malaysia ready to resume FTA negotiations with EU — Tengku Zafrul
6-Sep-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
The Malaysian government has recently approved the resumption of negotiations with the European Union (EU) to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA). This decision comes after a hiatus in negotiations that began in 2010 and were suspended in 2012 due to disagreements over several key issues.
Indonesia-EU CEPA negotiations 90% complete: minister
6-Sep-2024 Antara News
The negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) are nearing completion and are expected to be finalized this month. The agreement aims to reduce trade barriers between Indonesia and the EU, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers. Both parties have expressed their commitment to finalizing the negotiations before the new Indonesian government takes office in October.
Parliament greenlights ‘Thailand-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement’
2-Sep-2024 Thailand Business News
The Thailand-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) aims to strengthen relations between Thailand and the EU in various areas, including trade, investment, and social matters. While the agreement presents opportunities for enhanced cooperation, it is essential to critically examine its potential implications and challenges.
An EU trade policy fit for the future
30-Aug-2024 ETJC
It is time to move on from a worn-out, broken model of trade policy and create a new approach to trade that is fit for the future.
Indonesia pushes for concluding negotiations on IEU-CEPA in September
30-Aug-2024 Antara News
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan is pushing for the completion of negotiations on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in September 2024.
In India’s FTA talks with EU, sustainability a key issue
28-Aug-2024 Hindustan Times
The EU’s deforestation rules and carbon tax on imports are seen as non-tariff barriers that could hinder the negotiations. India, while committed to environmental protection, opposes these measures as they are perceived as protectionist and could negatively impact Indian exports. The EU’s stance on CBAM and EUDR, which they claim are not protectionist and are essential for their climate agenda.
In India’s FTA talks with EU, sustainability a key issue
26-Aug-2024 Hindustan Times
The next round of talks between the two sides is scheduled for September 23-27. This will be the ninth round since talks were relaunched in 2022.
RSF and 59 other organisations call on EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
26-Aug-2024 Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 59 other organisations are calling on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel in response to the unprecedented number of journalists killed.
Rwanda expresses interest in joining Kenya-EU economic partnership deal
22-Aug-2024 The East African
Rwanda has expressed interest in joining Kenya’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU), a top official said, becoming the first partner State of the East African Community (EAC) to do so.
Fiji and EU strengthen trade relations
21-Aug-2024 FBC News
Fiji and the European Commission have further strengthened the bilateral trade relations, through the full implementation of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Pacific States.
India-EU free trade talks: Carbon tax back on the table
20-Aug-2024 Mint
India has convinced the European Union to include the bloc’s proposed carbon tax in talks on a free trade agreement, said two officials in the know, ahead of a similar move with the UK.