EU-GCC leaders to meet in Saudi Arabia for second summit on 24 October
EU and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders will meet in Saudi Arabia for their second summit, seeking to deepen a strategic…
Main results of the 3rd Accession Conference with Ukraine on 14 July 2026
On Tuesday, the third meeting of the Accession Conference with Ukraine was held in Brussels. The meeting served to open…
China–Russia trade boom cools as Beijing raises the price of partnership
After three years of sanctions-driven expansion, China–Russia trade is losing momentum. Energy still anchors Moscow’s surplus, but weaker Russian demand,…
UNCTAD report unveils how invisible barriers are reshaping global trade
UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) May Global Trade Update shows that while tariffs have risen, non-tariff measures-such as technical rules,…
Carney at Davos on Canada’s values-based realism in a fractured world order
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argued that the “rules-based international order” is no…
EU opens new chapter in relations with Syria based on three pillars
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa visited Damascus today to discuss the renewed relations with…
EU and Jordan deepen partnership with first-ever Summit
Today, the EU and Jordan are marking a key milestone in their long-standing relationship with a first-ever bilateral Summit. The…
Agenda of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Trade, 24 November 2025
EU-US trade relations In the light of the EU-US joint statement of 21 August 2025 and the...
EU and CELAC leaders adopt declaration to deepen values-based partnership
At Santa Marta, EU and CELAC leaders adopted a joint declaration to deepen a values-based partnership, including a bi-regional Roadmap,…
EU and Moldova extend Road Transport Agreement until 31 March 2027
The EU and Moldova have extended the validity of their Road Transport Agreement until 31 March 2027. The deal facilitates…
Civil Society Dialogue on the EU-US political agreement on tariffs and trade
The purpose of this meeting is to inform participants about the EU-US political agreement on...
Mercosur and Mexico agreements: What politicians and stakeholders say
The European Commission’s move to launch ratification of the EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico agreements sparked sharply diverging reactions. European Council President…
Mercosur and Mexico: EU Commission proposes agreements for adoption
The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership…
Stakeholders split over EU-U.S. trade pact: transport safety, health, and digital at stake
Reactions to the EU-U.S. trade agreement highlight sharp divides. Transport & Environment warned that mutual recognition of U.S. vehicle standards…
Transatlantic trade and investment: MEPs denounce EU-U.S. trade deal as unfair
The joint EU-U.S. trade declaration sparked strong criticism in the European Parliament. Bernd Lange dismissed it as imbalanced and favouring…
Transatlantic trade and investment: EU and United States publish Joint Statement
The EU and US have issued a Joint Statement establishing a framework for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade…
Joint Statement by Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Kos
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and EU Enlargment Commissioner Marta Kos met in Istanbul on July 25 to reaffirm the…
UN body adopts recommendation on “Transparency at Scale” to foster sustainable value chains
In response to a growing demand for policy action that ensures the integrity of both product sustainability claims and corporate…
Outcome of the EU–Canada Summit 2025: “Enduring Partnership, Ambitious Agenda”
In their joint statement, the EU and Canada reaffirmed their shared commitment to multilateralism, the rules-based international order, and cooperation…
Von der Leyen at the G7 Summit: Be competitive at home, united abroad
In two pointed G7 speeches, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lays out the EU’s dual strategy: revitalizing European competitiveness…
U.S. and China agree to temporary tariff rollback and new trade dialogue mechanism
In a rare show of cooperation, Washington and Beijing have agreed to a temporary easing of mutual tariffs and the…
Agenda of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Trade, 7 April 2025
Trade relations with the US Ministers will hold an exchange of views on the current...
Chinese Government meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Šefčović (updated 31/3)
European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič held meetings with representatives of the Chinese government in Beijing on 27 and…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot
In the current international situation, China and France -- as independent, mature and responsible major countries -- should strengthen communication…
OECD Trade Facilitation Indicators: Monitoring Policies up to 2025
This OECD report provides an overview of the efforts made to expedite the movement, release, and clearance of goods at…
Europe waiting for Trump’s address to the joint session of U.S. Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a major address to a joint session of U.S. Congress on Tuesday…
Press remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič in Washington DC
The EU-US economic partnership, worth USD 1.7 trillion, is a global powerhouse tackling shared challenges like global overcapacities driven by…
EU Ministers discuss industry and trade challenges in Warsaw
Ensuring coherence between trade and industrial policy to strengthen the EU’s global competitiveness in an unstable international environment was the…
World Economic Forum: Special Address by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"The rules of engagement between global powers are changing. We should not take anything for granted. And while some in…
EU Commissioner Šefčovič hosts EU-India High Level Trade and Investment Dialogue
As part of the EU-India High Level Trade and Investment Dialogue, both sides took stock at political level of progress in…
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A transatlantic trade and tech agenda based on common EU and US concerns about China – EU-ISS
In both Washington and European capitals, strengthening economic security and technological resilience has become a core objective. But the EU…
EP Trade Committee: Hearing of Commissioner-designate Maroš Šefčovič
Brussels, 4 November 2024 On Monday, the International Trade and Constitutional Affairs committees questioned Šefčovič,...
G20 trade ministerial: Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis travels to Brazil
Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis, travels to Brazil to participate in G20 Trade and Investment ministerial meetings to advance…
Trade in used clothes: UNECE and ECLAC want to reduce impact on environment and health
The rise of fast-fashion, marked by rapid turnover of collections, has led to a sevenfold increase in the global trade…
Cyprus Green Line Report: EU assistance increases trade and free movement
Today, the EU Commission published two reports illustrating the European Union's continued support for Cyprus' reunification: the annual report on the…
EV battery sector: UNECE explores potential of platforms for circular economy transition
The transition to a circular economy is pivotal for achieving sustainability goals, especially within the clean tech sector. Platforms can…
CMA: Members agree on timetable for market access thematic sessions, discuss trade concerns
At a meeting of the Committee on Market Access (CMA) on 25-26 March, members agreed on a timetable for thematic…
Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of…
Egypt – EU: Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership
The Arab Republic of Egypt and the European Union have mutually agreed to elevate their relationship to the level of…
EU Parliament backs deeper political and economic ties with Chile
The agreements lay down the framework for deeper and broader political and economic cooperation between the like-minded partners on global…
New global rules to simplify trade in services enter into force in the WTO
The set of rules agreed in the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation will streamline authorisation requirements and ease procedural…
Study confirms that EU trade opens new commercial opportunities for EU agri-food exporters
The study acknowledges that some sensitive sectors, notably beef, sheep meat, poultry, rice and sugar, are expected to face increased…
EU Council mandates negotiations on Ukraine-Moldova trade
The ambassadors of the EU member states agreed today on the Council’s negotiating mandate on two legislative proposals which aim…
EU-Jordan Joint press release following the 13th Association Committee
The European Union and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan reconfirmed the strength of their partnership and willingness to further increase…
EU and US take stock of trade and technology cooperation
Participants showed a strong, shared desire to continue to increase bilateral trade and investment, co-operate on economic security and emerging…
Opening remarks of EU Commission Executive VP Dombrovskis on the European Economic Security package
The EU is the biggest player in global trade, exporting over €3.1 trillion in goods and services and importing €2.8…
Trade Committee Chair on economic security: We need effectiveness and restraint
Regarding outbound investments, both the Commission and Member States have diligently laid the groundwork in recent months, identifying potential security…
UK takes action to boost supply chain resilience for critical goods
The Department for Business and Trade launches the Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy, safeguarding UK supplies of critical goods…
Honduran Secretary of Economic Development meets with UK companies
Secretary of State for Economic Development of Honduras, Fredis Alonso Cerrato, met virtually with UK companies to learn about their…
New tool to enable EU to withstand economic coercion enters into force
The ACI is first and foremost designed to act as a deterrent against economic coercion. Where coercion still happens, the…