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Trade
Spain’s contribution to global agri-trade
Global trade has its ups and downs and the numbers involved are often difficult to comprehend. EURACTIV's partner EFEAGRO visualises EU agri-trade, with a focus on Spain's contribution, in this infographic.
TTIP: A Strong Framework for EU-US Regulatory Cooperation on Chemicals
For more than 29,000 European chemical companies, TTIP is a no-brainer: European manufacturing industries – not just chemicals, but other industries we supply such as automotive and construction – face growing competition from other global regions.
WTO agrees ‘historic’ deal on farming subsidy
Est. 3minWorld Trade Organization member countries agreed to abolish agricultural export subsidies after five days of talks in Nairobi, but failed to make progress on the long-stalled Doha Round of negotiations aimed at lowering global trade barriers.
Latin American exports to EU drastically fall
Est. 2minExports from Latin America and the Caribbean will fall roughly 14% this year to $914 billion (€829 billion) as a result of sharply lower commodity prices and anaemic international demand, according to the Inter-American Development Bank.
As global trade talks open, African leaders seek fair terms
Est. 3minThe World Trade Organization must do more to support large-scale agriculture in Africa and develop a new, global approach to domestic farm subsidies, African leaders said on Monday (14 December).
EU aims to crack down on unsustainable palm oil and illegal logging
Est. 6minIn the next five years, the major European players, including Germany, want palm oil production to become 100% sustainable and to see an end to illegal logging. EURACTIV Germany reports.
South American presidents ‘confident’ of EU trade deal
Est. 2minBrazilian President Dilma Rousseff and her Argentinian counterpart, Mauricio Macri, have expressed confidence that the EU is committed to brokering a trade agreement with Mercosur. EURACTIV's partner EFE reports.
EU and Vietnam rubber stamp free trade deal
Est. 4minThe EU and Vietnam ticked the last box for a free trade agreement on Wednesday (2 December) after roughly three years of negotiations.
Erdogan fumes at Russia’s ‘restrictive measures’ after jet downing
Est. 5minTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an on Thursday (26 November) dismissed "emotional" and "unfitting" suggestions that projects with Russia could be cancelled following Turkey's downing of a Russian warplane near the Syrian border.
Shinawatra letter is genuine, and invite still stands, say MEPs
Est. 4minMEPs have confirmed that a letter sent to the deposed former Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, is genuine and that their invitation to speak in Brussels, or Strasbourg, about the country’s military junta, still stands.
Developed countries agree to cut coal subsidies in 2017
Est. 4minThe European Union and eight OECD countries have agreed to reduce state aid for coal-fired power stations in developing countries. But many stations will be exempt from the cuts. EURACTIV France reports.
Rich powers cut export aid for coal plants
Est. 3minAdvanced economies - including the United States, Japan and European Union - have agreed for the first time to restrict state aid for exports of large, inefficient coal-fired power stations, the OECD announced Wednesday (18 November).
EU to launch trade talks with Australia and Philippines
Est. 2minThe EU and Australia have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the margins of the G20 summit in Turkey, whilst also on Monday (16 November), the Council gave the go-ahead for negotiations to start on an FTA with the Philippines.
North-South divide in new EU trade strategy, says rapporteur
Est. 4minThe EU's new Trade for All strategy, presented last month by Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, seems to favour northern countries too much, MEP Tiziana Beghin told EURACTIV ahead of a hearing in Parliament on Thursday (12 November).
Anti-TTIP petition signed by 3 million people
Est. 3minMore than 3 million citizens have signed a petition against the planned free trade agreements with the United States and Canada, TTIP and CETA. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Mediterranean embraces eco start-ups
Est. 6minIn the Mediterranean region, ecological and sustainable initiatives are being started by innovative individuals. It is hoped their business practices and efforts will trickle-down to society itself. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports.
Spain bolsters relations with Cuba via debt deal, new agreements
Est. 2minSpain and Cuba yesterday (2 November) reached agreeed to refinance the island's short-term debt, signing several accords during the visits of Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos and Industry Minister José Manuel Soria.
EU, New Zealand launch free trade talks
Est. 2minNew Zealand and the European Union launched free trade talks on Thursday (29 October) that would give the small farming nation open access to Europe's 500 million consumers.
Rights abuses revealed in EU free-trade candidate Malaysia
Est. 4minA leading candidate for a free trade agreement with the EU has been accused of a major crackdown on human rights, in what could be a test case for Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström’s new focus on an ethical dimension to FTAs.
Germany calls for more TTIP transparency
Est. 2minThe President of the Bundestag has called for more transparency in the TTIP negotiations, otherwise he will vote against the trade agreement. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Indonesia tells US it will join the TPP trade pact
Est. 3minIndonesia intends to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, reached earlier this month between the United States and 11 Pacific countries, President Joko Widodo told his American counterpart Barack Obama. EURACTIV's partner EFE reports.
New business platform hopes to revive German-Russian ties
Est. 2minGerman and Russian trade associations have formed a joint entrepreneurial platform in order to foster closer business ties - despite Moscow’s controversial EU policy. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Luxleaks tax case could tee up TTIP fight
Est. 3minThe European Union is expected tomorrow (21 October) Wednesday to decide against Fiat and Starbucks in a landmark tax avoidance case for the 28-nation bloc, sources close to the matter have said.
TTIP negotiators meet for 11th round of talks
Est. 5minEU and US negotiators resume talks on Monday (19 October) to advance on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, with mistrust and public opposition standing in their way.