Maros Šefčovič

India-EU trade agreement moves toward formal signing

68 clusters · 188 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: India-EU Free Trade Agreement moves toward final approval

By September 2026, the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) moved into a critical phase of formal approval. The European Commission has submitted proposals to the European Council to sign and conclude the pact, which is d

EU customs reforms and fees impact e-commerce imports

89 clusters · 530 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: European Union implements new customs tariff on non-EU online orders

The implementation of a €3 customs fee on low-value shipments (under €150) has led to measurable declines in import volumes across several EU member states. In France, data from the Ministry of Economy and customs indica

EU-China trade tensions and industrial measures

103 clusters · 400 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: European Union warns China of tougher trade measures if negotiations fail

By early September 2026, the EU-China trade relationship has entered a critical phase as the bloc prepares for high-stakes negotiations aimed at addressing a significant trade imbalance. While the European Commission pre

EU trade and regulatory tensions with US and China

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: EU risks falling behind US in critical mineral race

The European Union is facing intensifying economic and regulatory pressure from both the United States and China. Initially, the EU dealt with a new round of U.S. tariffs affecting 60 trading partners, which increased ex

China-Africa economic engagement and BRI investment

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: China's BRI investment in Africa hits record $33.5 billion

Trade between China and Africa expanded following the May 2026 duty-free extension, reaching 1,410 billion yuan ($196.6 billion) in the first half of the year. While China maintains a $56 billion trade deficit dominated