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After a decade of start-stop negotiations, the European Union and the Philippines have found their way to a “substantial agreement” on free trade – one that analysts say could pave the way for Brussels to lock in an Asean-wide pact. The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, capped talks that began in 2016 and stalled a year later, only to resume again in 2024. “I am proud to say we have delivered a substantial agreement that reflects the ambition both sides brought to the table,” EU trade chief...

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

The European Union should aim to negotiate an agreement that rebalances its trading relationship with China rather than get dragged into a damaging dispute, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

The signing will be part of Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming trips in December to Canada, the U.S., and Belgium, where three separate FTAs are currently either being negotiated or in the process of approval

Fuel prices have hit record highs across Europe in recent days, driven by soaring oil prices amid the war in the Middle East and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. However, the scale of the increases, as well as the measures taken to address them, varies significantly from one country to another. Here’s why.

Emmanuel Macron has written to the EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, calling on Brussels to take immediate action to lower energy prices. They have been on the rise as the conflict in the Middle East spreads, and as Ukraine's attacks on Russian diesel refineries continue.

China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao called on the European Union to keep its markets open to Chinese automakers and avoid protectionism to ensure a “fair, open and non-discriminatory” environment.

From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.

France’s government said its draft 2027 budget bill will meet the European Union’s recommendations even as the debt burden is set to rise above 120% of economic output.

Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.

Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.

US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. "I think it's laughable," Trump told reporters when asked about the plan. "If they do that, if I think it's at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe, on many things." FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports from Ottawa.

The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.

US equity futures and Treasuries are finding relief as traders wait for the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate decision, potentially hiking for the first time since 2023. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asks Canada to become the EU's first associate member. Citi's chief US economist Andrew Hollenhorst joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss why he expects a "dovish hike" from the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union. ”I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union,” von der Leyen said during her state of the union address in Strasbourg, France, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.  Stocks and bonds are finding some relief after days of selling as traders wait for the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate decision and updated projections before placing bets on where markets will head next. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

In a phone call with his French counterpart on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the European Union to avoid escalating trade disputes and engage in “constructive dialogue”. The conversation, requested by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, comes as Brussels tightens investment screening, public procurement rules and anti-subsidy measures, particularly on electric vehicles over what the bloc has called unfair Chinese competition. Wang told Barrot that China and the EU should...

The agreement provides India with an additional preferential quota of 694,853 ‌tons of steel, on top ‌of ⁠an existing 946,616 ton WTO quota.

The agreement provides India with an additional preferential quota of 694,853 ‌tons of steel, on top ‌of ⁠an existing 946,616 ton WTO quota.

The European Union’s lead lawmaker on its carbon market reform is considering proposing a smoother pace of emissions cuts next decade in a draft plan due to be unveiled Friday.

Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU aid to Greenland under the bloc's next budget as military exercises kick off.

Pacific Alliance Mercosur divergence widened as Mercosur's EU trade pillar began on May 1, 2026 while the Pacific Alliance stagnates at four members. The post Mercosur Launches EU Trade Pillar as Pacific Alliance Stagnation Widens Bloc Gap appeared first on The Rio Times.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce increased EU investment in Greenland on Monday, including in critical minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy. Her two-day visit signals support for Greenland and Denmark amid US President Donald Trump’s push for American control of the Arctic territory.

Piyush Goyal says India-EU Free Trade Agreement will create opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers across India and Europe

The EU's Brazilian meat ban took effect Sept. 3 as Mercosur ministers again failed to agree on splitting their EU beef export quota. The post EU Suspends Brazilian Meat as Mercosur Quota Fight Drags On appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian beef, poultry, honey and fish lose European market access from 3 September over antimicrobial guarantees Brazil did not provide. The post Brazil Drops Off the EU’s Approved Meat List appeared first on The Rio Times.

A delegation from the European Commission has been locked in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, as the sides look to find a diplomatic off-ramp from a looming trade war before an October deadline set by Brussels. The EU team was spearheaded by Denis Redonnet, the bloc’s top trade enforcement officer, who was recently made point person on China trade policy – a recognition that in EU circles, talk of partnership has largely been usurped by rivalry and competition. Later this month, the...