EU External Trade

Latest business news about European Union External Trade policies.

Bosnian court suspends law seen as violating trade pact, EU commitments — 04 July 2009, 11:38 CET

A Bosnian court said on Saturday it had temporarily suspended a recently adopted law on protection of domestic production seen as violating a regional trade pact and the Balkan country's commitments toward the EU.

Protectionism on rise in China, says EU business group — 30 June 2009, 11:57 CET

Chinese protectionism is on the rise, the European Chamber of Commerce in China warned Tuesday, as Beijing moves to fend of criticism that it is favouring its own firms over foreigners.

EU regrets Honduras coup, calls for respect for democracy — 29 June 2009, 17:23 CET

The European Commission on Monday urged that "the democratically elected institutions" be respected in coup-hit Honduras, and called an urgent meeting with Central American ambassadors to consider the future of trade talks.

China defends raw material export curbs — 24 June 2009, 10:06 CET

China on Wednesday defended its restrictions on the export of some raw materials, which have sparked a US and EU trade action, saying they are in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

EU requests WTO consultations on Chinese export restrictions on raw materials - briefing — 23 June 2009, 17:05 CET

News, background information and web links about the trade policy of the European Union.

US accuses China of 'troubling' export limits — 23 June 2009, 17:00 CET

The United States accused China Tuesday of pursuing a "troubling" industrial policy as it launched WTO action with the European Union against the Asian giant for restricting raw materials exports.

EU, US launch trade case against China — 24 June 2009, 15:40 CET

The European Union and the United States on Tuesday launched WTO action against China, accusing it of restricting raw materials exports to feed its domestic market.

Spain, France and Portugal uneasy over any EU banana deal — 19 June 2009, 23:23 CET

Three European banana producers -- France, Spain and Portugal -- said Friday they would not accept any EU-negotiated agreement that threatened their production.

Pakistani leader seeks EU 'trade, not aid' — 17 June 2009, 19:42 CET

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari pushed for greater access to European markets on Wednesday, saying that trade rather than aid was his chief goal in a landmark summit with the EU.

Trade and terrorism top agenda for first EU-Pakistan summit — 16 June 2009, 17:29 CET

The European Union and Pakistan hold their first summit Wednesday, with the fight against terrorism and deepening trade links topping the agenda, according to a draft text.

China defends restrictions on raw materials export — 15 June 2009, 11:38 CET

China has defended moves to restrict exports of some raw materials, saying it was acting to protect the environment, as it reacted to a report the US and European Union will launch a WTO action.

EU, US 'preparing WTO action against China' — 11 June 2009, 18:22 CET

The EU and the United States are preparing to launch joint WTO action against China over Chinese restrictions on exporting raw materials, an EU source said on Thursday.

Trade Barriers Regulation report on US Internet gambling laws - briefing — 11 June 2009, 00:50 CET

News, background information and web links about the Internet policy of the European Union.

Canada, EU launch free trade talks — 11 June 2009, 00:39 CET

Canadian International Trade Minister Stockwell Day and European Union Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton formally launched Canada-EU free trade talks on Wednesday.

EU seeks 'clarity' in Russia's WTO bid as regional bloc — 10 June 2009, 17:55 CET

The European Commission wants Russia to clarify its plans to seek WTO membership as a regional bloc with Belarus and Kazakhstan, a spokesman said.

India says keen on swift EU free trade deal — 03 June 2009, 13:03 CET

India said Wednesday it wanted the swift conclusion of a free trade agreement with the European Union and expected some progress when the next round of talks takes place here next month.

ASEAN, EU temporarily suspend free trade talks — 01 June 2009, 13:32 CET

ASEAN and the European Union have temporarily halted negotiations for a planned free trade agreement after two years of talks, Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu said Monday.

Ecuador president nixes EU free trade deal — 24 May 2009, 15:37 CET

Ecuador will not sign a free trade deal with the European Union, President Rafael Correa said Saturday, criticizing the tenor of talks between the two.

Sth Korea, EU agree to push for early FTA conclusion — 25 May 2009, 14:58 CET

South Korean and European Union leaders called Saturday for the early conclusion of a major free trade agreement and urged North Korea to return to nuclear disarmament talks.

EU, SKorea to hold more trade talks but deal still elusive — 22 May 2009, 12:20 CET

Trade ministers from South Korea and the European Union will hold more talks Saturday on an ambitious free trade pact but are not expected to reach a deal yet, Seoul officials said.

EU rejects boost in sugar aid to ACP countries — 21 May 2009, 00:52 CET

A European Union official Wednesday rejected calls to boost aid to former colonies in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) to help restructure their sugar industries.

Canada grants EU additional time in GMO dispute — 21 May 2009, 00:41 CET

Canada on Wednesday granted the European Union additional time to conform to a World Trade Organisation ruling demanding changes to the EU's rules on genetically modified crops and produce.

China's Wen urges EU to ease high-tech export limits — 21 May 2009, 16:23 CET

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao called on the European Union on Wednesday to ease limits on exports of high-tech goods at an EU summit in Prague.

EU-Russia summit to tackle trade and energy problems — 20 May 2009, 11:59 CET

European and Russian leaders meet in Russia's far east this week for a very post-Cold War summit centring on trade and energy problems, though scratch the surface and fears of hegemony are revealed.

Eurozone edges into trade surplus for first time in a year — 19 May 2009, 15:59 CET

The eurozone trade balance hit a 400-million-euro surplus in March, the first time the figures emerged from the red for almost a year, according to the EU statistics office Eurostat.