EU External Trade

News and information about the European Union's trade policy.

EU set to impose duties on electric vehicles from China — 30 October 2024, 21:48 CET

The EU Commission concluded an anti-subsidy investigation into electric cars from China Tuesday by imposing duties on EV imports for a period of five years while discussions on price undertakings continue.

Brussels provides guidance for phasing in of EU deforestation law — 07 October 2024, 23:49 CET

The Commission published additional guidance and a stronger international cooperation framework Wednesday to help stakeholders and non-EU states in implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation.

EU launches WTO challenge into China's dairy product probe — 26 September 2024, 00:36 CET

The Commission launched a consultation request at the World Trade Organization Monday, challenging China's initiation of an anti-subsidy investigation against imports of certain dairy products from the EU.

Trade boost hope from mechanism for EU, China cross-border data flows — 06 September 2024, 00:03 CET

The EU and China launched first discussions Tuesday under a communication mechanism intended to facilitate cross-border transfers of non-personal data for European businesses.

EU countries produced 34.3 bn litres of beer in 2023 — 03 August 2024, 23:37 CET

Germany was Europe's top producer of beer in 2023, while the Netherlands was the top exporter of beer, and the United Kingdom the top destination for EU beer exports, the EU's statistics agency reports.

EU and Singapore agree landmark digital trade deal — 25 July 2024, 23:51 CET

The EU and Singapore concluded negotiations Thursday on a digital trade agreement with a view to connecting both economies to the benefit of businesses and consumers engaging in digital trade.

EU slaps tariffs on electric cars from China — 04 July 2024, 22:42 CET

The EU Commission imposed provisional tariffs Thursday on imports of electric cars made in China, stating unfair subsidies they receive, but hopes for a resolution rest on ongoing discussions with China.

EU set to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric cars — 12 June 2024, 18:27 CET

The EU Commission said Wednesday it would impose provisional countervailing duties on imports of electric cars manufactured in China, based on first findings of an anti-subsidy investigation.

Higher EU tariffs on Russian, Belarusian products — 04 June 2024, 00:00 CET

The EU Council adopted Thursday a regulation which will significantly increase tariffs on imports into the EU of certain products from Russia and Belarus.

EU, Australia sign partnership on critical minerals — 29 May 2024, 22:54 CET

The European Union and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding Tuesday for a bilateral partnership to cooperate on sustainable critical and strategic minerals.

Mondelez fined EUR 337.5m for hindering cross-border EU trade — 25 May 2024, 00:37 CET

The EU Commission fined chocolate maker Mondelez International EUR 337.5 million Thursday for hindering cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between Member States.

EU secures access to sustainable supply of critical raw materials — 25 May 2024, 00:37 CET

The European Critical Raw Materials Act entered into force Thursday, with the aim of ensuring a diverse, secure, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU's industry.

EU extends trade support to Ukraine for another year — 13 May 2024, 23:53 CET

The suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU is to be extended for another year, following Monday's adoption by the Council and April 23 vote in the European Parliament.

EU-New Zealand trade agreement enters into force 1 May — 02 May 2024, 22:31 CET

EU businesses, producers and farmers will benefit from new export opportunities Wednesday with entry into force of the EU-New Zealand trade agreement - with EUR140m a year expected duties savings.

Brussels launches probe into China's procurement of medical devices — 25 April 2024, 23:24 CET

The European Commission launched an investigation Wednesday into the way China procures medical devices and could be discriminating unfairly against European companies and products.

Green light for ground-breaking EU legislation to combat forced labour — 23 April 2024, 23:57 CET

The European Parliament gave its final approval Tuesday to a new regulation enabling the EU to ban from the single market the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour.

Trade support for Ukraine extended, more protection for EU farmers — 09 April 2024, 00:44 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached a new provisional agreement Monday to extend temporary trade measures for Ukraine, as well as safeguard measures to protect EU farmers.

Brussels opens probes into two Chinese solar companies — 09 April 2024, 00:41 CET

The European Commission launched two probes Wednesday under foreign subsidies rules into the potentially market distortive role of foreign subsidies to bidders in a public procurement procedure.

EU to increase tariffs on imported grain products from Russia, Belarus — 25 March 2024, 19:05 CET

The EU Commission proposed Friday to increase tariffs on imports into the EU of cereals, oilseeds, and derived products from Russia and Belarus, including wheat, maize, and sunflower meal.

EU votes to extend trade support for Ukraine — 20 March 2024, 23:35 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.

EU, Switzerland launch talks for closer relations — 18 March 2024, 21:57 CET

The European Union and Switzerland launched negotiations Monday on a broad package of measures aimed at deepening and expanding the EU-Switzerland relationship.

EU strikes deal to ban products made with forced labour — 05 March 2024, 18:59 CET

Products made with forced labour are to be banned from the EU market under the provisional deal agreed Tuesday by the European Parliament and EU Council.

New WTO rules to simplify services trade in force — 27 February 2024, 23:03 CET

Trade in services received a boost Tuesday with the entry into force of new World Trade Organization rules aimed at facilitating and simplifying global trade in services.

EU-Russia trade remains at low levels — 22 February 2024, 23:59 CET

EU trade with Russia has been strongly affected by import and export restrictions imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, dropping considerably below levels prior to the invasion, Eurostat reports.

Brussels moves quickly on Nth Ireland agri-trade tariff solution — 30 January 2024, 17:36 CET

The EU Commission adopted a proposal Tuesday setting out a new EU-UK joint solution under the Windsor Framework regarding the use of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) by Northern Ireland businesses.