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Lawmakers want agreement to be voided if U.S. president threatens Greenland again.
The EU's chief diplomat admitted today that there was relief across the Union after US President Donald Trump backed down from tariff threats against Europe, but stressed that there is “a great deal of unpredictability” in transatlantic relations.
José Manuel Fernandes says the agreement is lawful and is an 'opportunity Portugal cannot miss'.
European Commission chief says trade diversification needed to reduce Brussels' dependency on the U.S.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned the EU might have to deploy powerful trade measures—described as a 'commercial bazooka'—in response to actions by the United States.
The European Parliament has halted the ratification process of a trade agreement with the United States. Greenland's Prime Minister has issued a warning related to the situation.
POLITICO poll of European lawmakers puts landmark deal on knife-edge ahead of key vote on Wednesday.
For the first time, France and Germany are aligned on the possible activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats.
All eyes are on how far Germany and France can align on a riposte to Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron aims to deploy the EU's so-called 'commercial bazooka' — a package of trade measures/instruments — to counter the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be in contact with his European counterparts throughout the day, will request activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument if Donald Trump's threatened additional customs tariffs are implemented, a source close to Macron said.
The French president is leading calls for the EU to deploy its biggest trade weapon against the United States. Some capitals aren't so sure.
In Paraguay, EU leaders were confronted with a threat from Donald Trump, who promised to impose tariffs on countries that support Denmark against the US annexation of Greenland.
The President of the European Council believes the agreement “will help both blocs navigate an increasingly turbulent geopolitical environment”.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Mercosur agreement represents a declaration of choosing fair trade over tariffs, signalling a commitment to fair trade rather than protectionist tariffs.
The European Commission and the European Council regard approval of the Mercosur deal as a historic moment, but the agreement is far from consensual. Divisions among member states persist, and the European Parliament, which will have to ratify the proposal, is still seeking majorities.
An EU–Mercosur agreement is being signed today. The article outlines the key issues at play, the potential benefits and risks for the parties involved, and the next steps required for ratification and implementation across EU and Mercosur countries.
Home Portugal Europe has chosen the future - Portugal is ready to lead it Europe has chosen the future - Portugal is ready to lead it For almost thirty years, the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur was a project postponed, discussed, contested and, by many, considered impossible.
Brussels proposes replacing tariffs with minimum-price measures as a way to ease the growing conflict with China over electric car imports and competition.
Supporters of the agreement say it is essential to boost exports, but farmers in some countries fear its effects.
The European Commission confirmed that President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement on Saturday 17 January, after the EU approved advancement of the deal despite objections from France, Hungary and Poland. Supporters argue the pact will boost exports and deepen ties with South America, while farmers and some domestic political actors warn of negative impacts on agriculture and standards. The move has been framed by some commentators as a rare act of multilateral diplomacy amid broader geopolitical tensions.
It will be the largest trade agreement ever signed by Brussels in terms of tariff reductions.
The trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur is expected to be formally approved at 17:00 (16:00 Lisbon time) upon conclusion of the written procedure, a European source told Lusa, and could be signed on the 12th in Paraguay. In an initial vote by the ambassadors of the Member States to the EU (Coreper), the proposal passed, despite the votes ...
In an initial vote, the proposal passed despite votes against from France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and Hungary, and an abstention from Belgium.
