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EU seals Canada trade deal

EU approves CETA trade deal with Canada

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Troubled Waters: Ceta protest

Demonstrators from Greenpeace protest in Strasbourg at the signing of CETA, EU’s free trade deal with Canada

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The Brief from Brussels: EU-Canada free trade pact set to be approved by MEPs

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the day’s top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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MEPs plan CETA vote

MEPs are set to vote on whether to ratify a free trade pact, known as CETA, between the European Union and Canada.

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Economy

The Brief from Brussels: EU unveils economic outlook for 2017

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from the city.

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MEPs set to vote on Canada trade pact, but Walloons loom large

The Belgian region of Wallonia garnered international attention last year.

Economy

Canada's Trudeau talks trade as Trump rejects TPP and NAFTA

On President Trump's protectionist rhetoric Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says he'll emphasise the strong trade ties between the two countries.

Economy

Could China replace US in Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal?

Efforts are underway to salvage the TPP trade pact after the US pulled out and some are envisaging Beijing as a new partner.

USA

Trump dumps the TPP trade pact as fears grow for the future of NAFTA

In a move seen as distancing America from its Asian allies, Donald Trump has formally withdrawn the United States from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership on…

USA

Trump dumps TTP trade deal

President Donald Trump has fulfilled a key campaign pledge by withdrawing the United States from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK Supreme Court set to rule on Brexit case

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

USA

Why Trump might not be the end of the world for globalisation

Global growth and development have been predicted to be one of the casualties of a Trump presidency hostile to free trade.

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Leaders react to Trump's plan to pull out of TPP trade pact

World leaders have reacted to Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day as President.

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Trump to pull out of TPP trade deal on day one

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Economy

Trump victory overshadows Japan's growth

Japan's economic growth was stronger than expected in Q3 but the election of Donald Trump is casting uncertainty over its export prospects.

Economy

Trump victory puts pressure on Mexico over NAFTA trade deal

After Trump's election victory Mexico says the North American Free Trade Agreement can be discussed by not renegotiated.

USA

From Barack Obama to Donald Trump in eight years

Barack Obama became the first African American to take office in the White House with his election win in 2008.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU commissioner under fire over 'racist' remarks

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

World News

The EU and Canada sign historic CETA trade treaty

It was an historic moment in Brussels.

Canada

Protesters gain access to restricted area of European Council ahead of CETA signing

Ahead of Justin Trudeau's arrival, anti-CETA demonstrators managed to push their way into a restricted area of the European Council.

A trade agreement is an international treaty, on trade conditions, for products and services between countries, which results from collective bargaining contracts.