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RSSCommission proposes to temporarily scrap tariffs on goods used to produce fertiliser
The Commission proposed today to suspend tariffs on inputs used for the production of nitrogen fertilisers until the end of 2024. The objective of this proposal is to help alleviate costs for EU fertiliser producers and EU farmers.
EU-Central America agreement celebrates 10th anniversary
Today, the EU and its Central American partners celebrated the 10th anniversary of the signature of the EU-Central America Association Agreement.
Commission unveils new approach to trade agreements to promote green and just growth
The Commission is today taking a major step in making EU trade greener, fairer and more sustainable. It has unveiled a new plan to enhance the contribution of EU trade agreements in protecting the climate, environment and labour rights worldwide.
WTO 12th Ministerial Conference secures key outcomes
The EU welcomes the successful results in key areas of the 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO concluded today, against a backdrop of heightened global trade tensions and a food security crisis caused by Russian's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
EU teams up with Ecuador, Kenya, New Zealand to forge cooperation on trade and climate
The trade ministers of the European Union, Ecuador, Kenya and New Zealand have agreed to work jointly to forge an inclusive Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate.
EU and Union of Comoros sign deal on WTO accession
The EU and the Union of Comoros signed today in Geneva a deal concluding their bilateral market access negotiations on services and goods as part of Comoros’ accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
EU counters dumped imports of graphite electrodes from China
Today (7 April 2022), the European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of graphite electrodes from China.
EU knocks down barriers to exports of ceramic tiles
As of today, 31 March 2022, EU exporters of ceramic tiles will no longer need to undergo redundant testing or product audits when they export to Saudi Arabia, meaning exporting will become cheaper, faster and more predictable.
EU challenges discriminatory practices of UK’s green energy subsidy scheme at WTO
Today the EU is requesting consultations with the United Kingdom (UK) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the UK’s discriminatory practices when granting support for green energy projects.
EU takes action on dumped calcium silicon from China
Today the European Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of calcium silicon originating in China.