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JBS profits from EU-Mercosur deal
30-May-2025 Greenpeace
EU-Mercosur trade deal set to boost profits for world’s biggest meat company – at the expense of sustainable food systems.
UAE, EU hold talks on trade agreement
30-May-2025 ARN
The UAE and European Union have held talks on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will deepen trade ties and open opportunities for investment and innovation.
EU and Ukraine preparing to negotiate new trade agreement – Polish minister
27-May-2025 MSN
Ukraine and the EU are preparing for negotiations on a new trade agreement. The Polish minister emphasized the need for Ukraine’s agricultural sector to comply with European standards.
EU ’fully committed’ to reaching US trade deal: commissioner
27-May-2025 France 24
The European Union remains "fully committed" to reaching a trade agreement with the United States, the bloc’s trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said following calls with top US officials.
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
26-May-2025 BBC
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union by more than a month.
Piyush Goyal meets EU counterpart for second time in a month on FTA talks
26-May-2025 The Economic Times
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic in Brussels, their second meeting within a month, to discuss the proposed free trade agreement.
EU seeks to inject new momentum into US trade talks
22-May-2025 Bloomberg
The EU has shared a revised trade proposal with Donald Trump’s administration, which takes US interests on issues including labor rights, environmental standards and economic security into account.
India, EU looking for early harvest trade agreement by July: Official
22-May-2025 The Economic Times
Negotiations for a proposed trade pact between India and the 27-nation European Union are progressing at a faster pace and both the sides are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July this year.
Officials may visit Brussels for trade talks this week
21-May-2025 The Tribune
An Indian official team from the Commerce Ministry is expected to visit Brussels this week for the next round of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union.
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
21-May-2025 Reuters
The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers.
Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament
20-May-2025 Euronews
Indigenous peoples’ representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories
The new UK-EU deal at a glance
20-May-2025 BBC
The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.
’Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit
19-May-2025 BBC
Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relations reached a "breakthrough" last night, No 10 sources said, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet EU leaders at a summit in London.
‘Incredible boost’: Europe touts prospect of breakthrough on elusive trade pact
19-May-2025 The Sydney Morning Herald
EU ambassador to Australia Gabriele Visentin signalled that Europe was open to compromise on the use of names such as prosecco and feta by Australian producers.
India, EU conclude another round of FTA talks; deal likely in two phases
19-May-2025 Business Standard
India and the European Union have completed the 11th round of negotiations on their proposed free trade agreement (FTA), agreeing to finalize the deal in two phases due to global trade uncertainties. The talks focus on market access for goods, services, and investment, with the EU seeking duty cuts on automobiles, medical devices, and other products, alongside stronger intellectual property protections.
EU ministers aim far higher than British-US trade deal
16-May-2025 Reuters
European Union trade ministers want a more ambitious trade deal than Britain has agreed with the United States.
EU faces growing pressure to review agreement with Israel as Gaza aid blockade tightens
14-May-2025 The National
Ireland has increased pressure on the EU to review the human rights clause of its association agreement with Israel following a famine alert in Gaza.
Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution
14-May-2025 Belga
The majority parties in the Belgian government agreed on a joint motion for a resolution and call to ’critically reassess’ cooperation with Israel on the basis of a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP
14-May-2025 Reuters
Sweden said it would propose that the European Union join a Pacific rim-based trading group with the aim of forming the world’s biggest free trade area to help counter the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
EU eyes enhanced free trade with PH
14-May-2025 Manila Standard
The European Union aims to establish a FTA with the Philippines that includes a dedicated digital trade chapter to support the country’s growing e-commerce sector. The agreement will also emphasize sustainability and green investments, aligning with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.