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EU’s China trade breakthrough risks taking pressure off Beijing

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MEPs call for tougher action against China

The resolution calls China “a decisive enabler” of Russia’s war in Ukraine and says the EU should take action against China’s weaponisation of the rare eath minerals that Europe depends on.

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EU trade chief flies to China for crucial negotiations

Brussels has yet to find a way to curb Chinese imports, while EU leaders demand results from Beijing talks as a trade war looms.

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5 things to know ahead of crunch EU-China talks

The next ten days will be critical for EU-China relations. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing later this week for high-level talks aimed at rebalancing the trade relationship and securing “tangible” results ahead of next week’s meeting of EU leaders.

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Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China

Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.

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Can Canada be the EU's answer to 'unreliable' trade partners?

Ahead of October's EU-Canada summit, both sides are considering a partnership beyond CETA and €130 billion in annual trade. Nothing is agreed on financial services, and the new "associate member" tier has no legal definition.

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EU pushes China to accept import quotas in bid to rebalance trade

Brussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports as negotiations enter their final stretch, with the EU threatening trade measures unless tangible progress is made by next month.

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West Bank herders use donkeys and trenches to move milk at night

West Bank herders move milk by donkey through a deep trench at night, saying new access restrictions and lack of roads block routes to fields.

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Trump-Xi summit: Why Europe has so much at stake

From tariffs to rare earths and AI, the agenda for US President Donald Trump's summit with China’s President Xi Jinping in Washington will have an impact on Europe.

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EU strikes Philippines trade deal in push to diversify

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.

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What is CETA, the EU-Canada trade deal, and why is it in limbo?

The EU-Canada trade deal has been provisionally in force since 2017, but ten EU countries have still not ratified it. What is CETA – and why, a decade after it was signed, is it still in limbo?

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EU halves cheap parcel influx in bid to rein in Chinese e-commerce

The EU has cut the number of low-value parcels entering the region by half, following the introduction of a €3 flat fee. The measure is part of a broader effort to curb the growing dominance of Chinese e-commerce platforms.

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EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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Canada eyes ‘associate member’ status with EU amid US tensions

Carney reportedly seeks ‘associate’ EU membership as Ottawa-Washington ties hit fresh low. He will address the European Parliament next week.

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EU Commission pushes all-English trade deals despite French opposition

France's umbrage at the anglophone-only presentation might complicate the ratification of the EU-India trade deal, even though it supports the deal itself and considers India a strategic partner.

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Brazil meat ban a ‘problem’ for EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns

Brussels' suspension of Brazilian meat imports undermines key benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade deal which Brazil paid a high price to secure, the country’s ambassador to the EU has said.

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European Commission proposes an EU preference in public contracts

The EU executive has proposed a legislation introducing a European preference in public procurement for strategic public services, a move that clearly targets Chinese companies in a market valued at €2 billion annually.