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Dutch uneasy at role as Cameron's EU reform podium — 17 January 2013, 11:55 CET

The Dutch are increasingly uneasy about Prime Minister David Cameron coming to the Netherlands to make his speech on Britain's future in Europe, with some critics saying he'd be better off staying at home.

Italy reports EUR 2.4 bn trade surplus in November — 16 January 2013, 12:37 CET

Italy reported on Wednesday a trade surplus of 2.4 billion euros ($3.1 billion) in November, a figure almost unchanged from the October level.

Eurozone November trade surplus rises — 15 January 2013, 13:30 CET

The 17-state eurozone posted a November trade surplus of 13.7 billion euros, up from a downwards-adjusted 9.3 billion euros in October, official data showed on Tuesday.

British official trade deficit narrows in November — 09 January 2013, 13:03 CET

Britain's trade-in-goods deficit narrowed in November, as rising oil and chemicals exports were offset by a six-year high in imports from the European Union, official data showed on Wednesday.

EU urges deeper integration of five Maghreb nations — 19 December 2012, 18:02 CET

The European Union on Wednesday urged the five Maghreb nations of northern Africa to draw inspiration from Europe and deepen their regional integration in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.

EU urges quick trade talks after Japan vote — 17 December 2012, 18:50 CET

European Union president Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso on Monday congratulated Japan's Shinzo Abe for his sweeping election win while urging the swift opening of trade talks.

Eurozone October trade surplus edges higher: Eurostat — 17 December 2012, 18:53 CET

The 17-nation eurozone posted an October trade surplus of 10.2 billion euros, up from 9.5 billion euros in September, official data showed on Monday.

EU trade agreement with Singapore — 16 December 2012, 18:44 CET

After more than two years of talks, the European Commission has concluded the negotiations for a free trade agreement with Singapore. The deal offers real opportunities for EU exporters in Singapore and sets new standards. It will level the playing field in Singapore and is a stepping stone to greater engagement across South-East Asia.

EU, Singapore agree on free-trade deal — 16 December 2012, 18:42 CET

The European Union said Sunday it had completed final negotiations on a free-trade deal with Singapore, the bloc's 13th-largest trading partner and home to more than 8,000 EU companies.

Peru approves free trade agreement with EU — 13 December 2012, 22:22 CET

Peru has approved a free trade agreement with the European Union and Colombia that will allow 75 per cent of agricultural products and 100 per cent of other goods to enter the eurozone duty-free.

German trade surplus shrinks in October — 10 December 2012, 14:19 CET

Germany's trade surplus contracted in October as imports grew faster than exports, official data showed on Monday.

US petitions WTO over Argentina barriers — 06 December 2012, 17:07 CET

The United States filed a complaint against Argentina's trade barriers at the World Trade Organization Thursday, joining Japan and the European Union in an attack on Buenos Aires's import licensing rules.

Tit-for-tat, EU takes Argentina to WTO — 06 December 2012, 14:38 CET

The EU took Argentina to the World Trade Organization Thursday over what it said were import restrictions damaging to European business after Buenos Aires did the same over its bio-diesel exports.

Argentina files trade complaints against US, EU — 06 December 2012, 11:08 CET

Argentina has filed complaints with the World Trade Organization charging the United States with erecting trade barriers against beef and lemons, and the European Union with protectionist measures against its biodiesel.

Russia must meet WTO commitments: EU — 05 December 2012, 18:38 CET

Russia, which has just joined the World Trade Organization after years of difficult talks, must meet membership commitments or face the consequences if it does not, the European Union said Wednesday.

EU hits screen makers with record cartel fine — 05 December 2012, 16:57 CET

The European Commission has hit seven top TV and computer screen makers, including LG Electronics and Philips, with a record fine of EUR 1.5 bn for running decade-long price-fixing cartels.

Japan hails EU approval for free trade talks — 30 November 2012, 11:07 CET

Japan on Friday welcomed the green light given by the European Union to launching negotiations on a massive free trade deal between the two economies.

EU okays free trade talks with Japan while protecting cars — 29 November 2012, 18:15 CET

European Union trade ministers agreed Thursday to launch negotiations on a mega-sized free trade deal with Japan while pledging to safeguard Europe's struggling car makers.

EU Parliament head calls for free trade with US — 28 November 2012, 10:15 CET

European Parliament president Martin Schulz on Tuesday called for a free trade deal between the EU and the United States that could bolster struggling economies on both sides of the Atlantic.

Italy reports EUR 1.5 bn trade surplus in October — 22 November 2012, 11:27 CET

Italy reported a surplus of 1.5 billion euros in trade with countries outside the European Union in October on Thursday, a major improvement on the outcome in the same period last year.

US overtakes EU as China's top export market — 20 November 2012, 11:15 CET

China said Tuesday that the United States has overtaken the European Union as its biggest export market, as the continent's debt crisis has sent demand slumping.

French minister hails EU duties on Chinese ceramics — 16 November 2012, 21:23 CET

French Industrial Renewal Minister Arnaud Montebourg hailed on Friday temporary European Union (EU) measures against Chinese ceramic imports, using a visit to this iconic city to warn EU partners against being "naive" on trade issues.

France, Poland join forces ahead of EU budget showdown — 16 November 2012, 21:27 CET

The French and Polish presidents agreed Friday to lobby for strong development and farm spending as economic stimulus at upcoming EU budget talks, despite the bloc's paymaster Germany wanting austerity.

EU calls for free trade accord with US — 09 November 2012, 16:01 CET

The European Commission called on Friday for a free trade deal with the United States which would help the struggling European economy and also ensure the continent remained an important US partner.

EU and Latin America settle banana dispute — 08 November 2012, 17:40 CET

The European Union and 11 South American countries have signed an agreement at the World Trade Organization that settles eight trade dispute over bananas, the EU said on Thursday.