European Union
The European Union and Indonesia have concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a significant milestone in their economic partnership. The agreement will eliminate over 98% of tariffs, opening up new pathways for trade and investment between the two sides. The EU and Indonesia have strong
European Union
The Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) has been signed, allowing Indonesian palm oil to be sold in the EU with zero tariffs. However, other obstacles are looming, including the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires exporters to carry out due diligence and provide documentation proving that
European Union
Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas emphasized the need to guarantee sufficient funds and maintain the European nature of common policies, asserting that "farmers, ranchers, and fishermen deserve respect" amidst criticism of the European Commission's proposal for the new Multiannual Financial Framework. Spain's position was
European Union
As Canada and the European Union mark the 8th anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, has concluded a successful trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he participated in the meeting of European Union (EU) Economy and Finance Ministers
Cabinet officials
Canada's federal minister Dominic LeBlanc has initiated public consultations on the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with a focus on obtaining relief from U.S. tariffs on key sectors such as steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber. As part of the review process, Ottawa is seeking advice
Cabinet officials
Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Genadi Arveladze led negotiations with the Chinese delegation for amendments to the Agreement of Free Trade between the two governments on May 13, 2017. The agreement was revised to modernize e-trade, technical barriers, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and investments. The Georgian
European Union
India and the European Union are striving to reach a comprehensive trade deal by the end of the year, with significant investment commitments from the EU expected in various sectors including legal, accounting, and IT services. However, negotiators are confronting challenges in automobile and alcoholic beverage sectors, as well as
European Union
The European Union is putting pressure on the British government to accept a higher number of temporary workers from Europe, including young people, as a condition for finalizing a deal on food safety. This demand has added pressure on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
Cabinet officials
Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay met with His Excellency Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment, to progress opportunities for deeper investment links between the two countries. Saudi Arabia's ambitious reform agenda under Vision 2030 aims to transform the country's
European Union
The Morocco's Justice and Development Party (PJD) has expressed concerns over a proposal outlined by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the EU-Morocco trade agreement. The proposal aims to align the new EU-Morocco trade agreement with the European Court of Justice's ruling that the EU-Morocco
European Union
BusinessEurope, the largest and most influential voice of EU employers, has issued a statement in support of the launch of negotiations towards a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP) between the EU and South Africa. The CTIP, announced at the eight EU-South Africa summit on March 13, 2025, aims to
European Union
Brazil has been intensifying trade negotiations with various nations, especially in the wake of increasing tariffs imposed by the United States. As it prepares to sign a trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the country is betting on new markets to offset the effects of US-imposed tariffs.
