Trade is booming within the European Union. The exchange of goods among the member states is flourishing on the EU's internal market. But there are worries about trade relations outside the EU. US President Donald Trump is putting the EU under pressure with punitive duties. Also, Europe likewise faces major challenges in structuring its trade relations with Britain after the British withdrawal from the EU.
Trade
Internal market flourishes, but protectionism looms
Britain ‘turbo-charges’ no deal Brexit plans
London – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has hit the ground running and held a series of meetings designed to ramp up preparations to leave the European Union without a Brexit deal on October 31. Government departments and businesses made extensive preparations ahead of the original March 29 deadline for Brexit, but after two […]
Breeders fear EU-Mercosur pact will make mincemeat of Belgium’s beef
The Libramont show is the annual highlight for Belgium's proud beef industry, but this year even the sunny skies of Europe's record heatwave can't chase one looming shadow away
Canada is EU’s ‘closest transatlantic partner,’ says Tusk
Justin Trudeau opens the Canada-EU summit by praising their free trade deal while European Council president Donald Tusk calls Canada the bloc's "closest transatlantic partner"
EU, South America trade deal a ‘dark moment’ for farmers
European farmers and environmentalists have denounced a trade deal signed between the EU and South American countries, warning of unfair competition and dire climate consequences
EU, South America bloc reach trade deal after 20 years of talks
The European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur have sealed a trade deal, ending 20 years of talks over one of the world's largest regional commercial accords
Key facts about the blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal
The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur took more than 20 years to finalise but it is set to be one of the most ambitious in the world