The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step in normalizing trade and economic relations with Syria. This agreement covers trade and cooperation frameworks between the EU and Syria. The proposal would restore preferential trade arrangements that had been suspended.
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EU and US launch strategic partnership on critical minerals
The EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership on critical minerals, accompanied by an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. The agreement formalizes bilateral cooperation on securing critical mineral supply chains. Details of specific commitments or measures under the Action Plan are not provided in the snippet.
EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement Enters Provisional Application
The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) begins provisional application on 1 May 2026, enabling EU producers, exporters, and farmers to immediately access the deal’s benefits. This marks a major milestone in one of the world’s largest FTAs, covering trade in goods, tariffs, and market access between the EU and Mercosur bloc.
Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal
The European Commission welcomed a political agreement between the European Parliament and Council on two Regulations to eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods and grant preferential market access for certain US agricultural and seafood products. This implements the EU-US trade deal framework. The agreement covers both tariff elimination and agricultural/seafood access provisions.
EU and Mexico Sign Modernised Global Agreement and Interim Trade Agreement at Historic Summit
The EU and Mexico signed the Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and an interim Trade Agreement (iTA) at a bilateral summit. This represents a significant upgrade to the existing EU-Mexico trade relationship. Details of tariff schedules, market access commitments, and other provisions are expected within the full agreement text.
10th MERCOSUR-Canada Negotiating Round — Joint Note MRE/MDIC/MAPA
Brazil’s ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Agriculture issued a joint note on the 10th negotiating round of the MERCOSUR-Canada free trade agreement talks. The release signals continued progress in the ongoing FTA negotiations between the two blocs. No further content was available in the snippet.
2026 Sixth Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue Concludes with Seven Key Agreements
Taiwan and the U.S. held their 6th Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on January 27, 2026, the first in-person meeting since the dialogue launched in 2020. The two sides signed a Joint Statement and reached seven key agreements covering areas of bilateral economic cooperation. Specific policy outcomes were recorded across multiple trade and economic domains.
Taiwan and Marshall Islands Hold ECA Preparatory Meeting to Deepen Economic and Trade Partnership
Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held a preparatory meeting on April 8, 2026 for the ministerial-level Joint Committee under their Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), which entered into force in January 2025. The ECA covers investment, customs, and intellectual property, and the Joint Committee will institutionalize ongoing trade dialogue. The meeting marks an early implementation step […]
United States and Mexico Announce Bilateral Negotiating Rounds for USMCA First Joint Review
The USTR announced that the US and Mexico will hold a series of bilateral negotiating rounds related to the first Joint Review of the USMCA, beginning May 28-29 with Deputy USTR Ambassador Jeff Goettman. This marks a concrete step in the formal USMCA review process, which determines whether the agreement continues or is renegotiated.
United States and Mexico Conclude First Bilateral Round of USMCA Joint Review
The US and Mexico held their first bilateral round of the USMCA Joint Review in Mexico City, with US negotiators focused on reducing the trade deficit and strengthening supply chains. Discussions covered priority issues under the agreement’s six-year review mechanism. No specific outcomes or agreed measures were announced from this initial round.