MEPs suspend tariff agreement and consider deploying trade 'bazooka' against the US
After Trump’s renewed threats against the EU, the European Parliament decided to postpone indefinitely the ratification of the agreement that would remove tariffs on US exports to the single market.
EU ambassadors hold emergency meeting
Ambassadors of the European Union member states will hold an urgent meeting on Sunday to discuss relations with the United States, following the announcement of tariffs on eight European countries.
Macron urges EU to deploy trade ‘bazooka’ against US as Trump ramps up tensions
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.
EU ambassadors called to an emergency meeting after Trump threatens tariffs of up to 25%
The showdown between Brussels and Washington over Trump’s intention to buy Greenland intensifies. Kaja Kallas warns that China and Russia are the main beneficiaries of the diplomatic tension.
The EU–Mercosur agreement in an 'America First' world
The deal with Mercosur is Europe's repudiation of the Trumpist corollary of 'America First' and of the unvarnished return to the old logic of spheres of influence. Editorial by Tiago Luz Pedro
Trump's tariffs on eight European countries prompt Costa to promise a 'firm' EU response
The President of the European Council says he is coordinating a joint position of the Member States, after Donald Trump announced tariffs against European countries that rejected US control of Greenland.
Costa admits EU-Mercosur deal brings 'very limited' competition in some sectors: 'But that's part of economic life'
The President of the European Council says that, in a trade agreement of this magnitude, 'it is evident that in some cases it is better for some, in other cases it is better for others'.
Textile crisis
If there are no tariffs on imports through platforms, the European textile industry will disappear.
EU–Mercosur Agreement safeguards European farmers
The European Commission has introduced a package of measures to protect the most sensitive agricultural sectors, ensuring the relationship between the two blocs yields reciprocal benefits.
EU–Mercosur agreement: a powerful message of 'the largest market in the world', says Ursula
The President of the European Commission praised the signing today of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, saying it sends a 'powerful message' because it creates 'the largest market in the world'.
EU–Mercosur agreement: 'A partnership of multilateralism', says Lula
The President of Brazil says the signing of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur is a historic moment.
“Todos podem e devem beneficiar” com acordo UE-Mercosul, destaca von der Leyen
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stressed on Friday that the EU-Mercosur agreement can and “should” benefit everyone, not only in terms of employment but also by creating opportunities in other sectors. “International trade is not a zero-sum game. We are convinced that everyone can and should benefit in terms of ...”
Montenegro congratulates Lula da Silva on his efforts towards the 'conclusion of the agreement'
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro today congratulated Brazilian President Lula da Silva for his efforts towards the conclusion of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, according to the Brazilian Presidency.
Big players lose, some small ones win: the winners and losers of the EU–Mercosur agreement
The agreement will be signed next Saturday, 17 January, in Paraguay.
António Filipe concerned about Mercosur agreement on day dedicated to agriculture
The presidential candidate said that “the agreement with Mercosur is not favourable to Portugal overall”.
Von der Leyen wants to finalise a trade agreement with India at the end of the month in New Delhi
The President of the European Commission, who will travel to New Delhi at the end of January for the EU-India summit, wants to finalise the trade agreement between the two blocs there.
EU–Mercosur agreement: who are the winners and the losers?
This time it's for real. After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur have the signing of the trade agreement between the two blocs scheduled for 17 January, after the Member States approved the deal this Friday, with opposition from France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and Hungary and with Belgium abstaining, ...
"Historic day for multilateralism". Political reactions to the EU–Mercosur agreement
On the day the Member States gave the green light to the agreement with Mercosur, political leaders began reacting to the decision of the Council of the European Union. “It's a historic day”, “A decisive step” or “Everyone will benefit”. Read the positions of the various participants. The Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, described the decision ...
EU-Mercosur mega trade deal: The winners and losers
POLITICO analyzes who is uncorking the Malbec — and who is crying into their Bordeaux (cough, Emmanuel Macron, cough).
France votes against EU–Mercosur trade agreement
“Unanimous political rejection” was the main justification given by the French president for refusing a free-trade area with the countries of the South American bloc. The vote is due to take place on Friday.
German, Spanish and Greek farmers protest against EU–Mercosur agreement
The protests, which began in November, initially centred on rising production costs, exacerbated by a series of crises.
China criticises EU mechanism to limit imports of polluting products
China has condemned the European Union’s new import-control mechanism targeting polluting products as discriminatory and unfair, and has pledged to take “necessary measures” in response. The move highlights a growing regulatory clash between trade and sustainability goals: while the EU says it seeks to curb pollution embedded in imports, affected exporters view the rules as protectionist. The dispute could prompt diplomatic friction, potential retaliatory actions or legal challenges and create uncertainty for supply chains and companies navigating diverging environmental standards.
