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As we all know, free trade is a positive thing. Consumers can choose between goods and services from all over the world, competition ensures innovation and lower prices – and the state benefits from taxes and economic growth. However, this system only works if everyone plays by the same rules. Subsidies, unilateral tariffs or...
The 'free-trade market among democracies' was defended as one of the advantages of the partnership. In opposition, Chega and the PCP questioned safeguard measures and unequal production costs.
The EU–India summit, held in New Delhi, concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement that brings together almost two billion people and two of the world’s largest economies.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement.
Narendra Modi believes the pact 'will offer numerous opportunities to 1.4 billion Indians and to the millions of inhabitants of the EU'
At the meeting the free trade agreement between the two blocs is expected to be signed; negotiations began in 2007, were blocked and were resumed in 2022.
One of the highlights of António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen's agenda will be their attendance on Monday, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the celebrations of India's 77th Republic Day. A free trade agreement between the two blocs is expected to be signed at the meeting.
Home South America Trade Agreement Trade Agreement The Mercosur trade bloc and the European Union (EU) signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in Asunción on 17 January 2026.
A new free trade agreement with South American partners is set to boost Portuguese exports of wine and olive oil by reducing tariffs and opening distribution channels. The deal also creates new market access for Portuguese cheese, presenting export opportunities for dairy producers. However, the agreement could put pressure on domestic beef, pork and poultry sectors, which may face increased competition and potential job and price impacts. Policymakers and industry groups will need targeted measures to support vulnerable meat producers while maximising gains for high-value agri-food exporters.
With this agreement, the world’s largest free-trade area is created after more than 25 years of negotiations. Also in sport, Benfica play tonight against Rio Ave in Vila do Conde.
The signing took place in Paraguay, after negotiations that lasted more than 25 years.
The agreement will finally be signed this weekend. The European Union and Mercosur are finalising a free-trade area covering more than 700 million consumers. Portugal has products poised to enter this market.
The agreement paves the way for the creation of the world’s largest free-trade area. It will allow Europeans to export more vehicles, machinery, wines and spirits to South America.
The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur is being signed this Saturday in Paraguay. It aims to unite economies on both sides of the Atlantic and create the world’s largest free-trade area, with more than 700 million consumers.
One of the biggest deals in commercial history is to be signed tomorrow. The agreement will bring together the economies on both sides of the Atlantic and aims to create the world’s largest free-trade area, covering more than 700 million consumers.
25 years on, and despite strong opposition from France and protests by farmers, the European Union approved the agreement with Mercosur, creating the largest free-trade area. Von der Leyen called it a 'strong signal' from the EU in an 'increasingly transactional and hostile' world — Donald Trump's world — and Costa reminded that in 'rule-based trade partnerships everyone wins'.
The proposed free-trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur was approved on Friday. France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and Hungary voted against, and Belgium abstained.
