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Germany’s Bundesbank warns that inflation risks are tilted higher, a development that could reshape EU–Latin America trade flows and business costs.
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August 2026 saw the euro area’s trade in goods deficit balloon to €16.1 billion, driven by rising imports and a reversal in the machinery and vehicles balance, according to Eurostat.
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The association is urging EU leaders to reduce red tape, improve conditions for investment and ease cross-border trade, warning that new obligations could undermine small firms’ competitiveness.
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The European Union will cap Chinese hybrid vehicle imports at 350,000 per year from December, a move expected to halve China’s market share and bolster EU automakers.
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Renault's CEO welcomed the EU’s agreement to limit Chinese hybrid imports, calling it a milestone that could alter Europe’s auto landscape and trade dynamics.
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The EU is backing €21bn in strategic minerals projects to secure vital raw materials and reduce reliance on China, amid rising trade tensions.
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German logistics provider Rhenus Group will develop up to 14 terminals across the Middle Corridor, strengthening EU-Asia transport and supporting the European Commission’s trade ambitions.
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Brazil exported approximately €254.9 billion in goods between January and September, supported by rapidly expanding sales to India, Europe, Africa and other emerging destinations despite weaker trade with the United States and Argentina.
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Brazil’s presidential election will be decided in a second round after high levels of voter rejection for both leading candidates, raising uncertainty for domestic policy and EU-Latin America relations.
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British carmakers must navigate a complex trade-off as the UK weighs tariffs on Chinese vehicles, risking EU retaliation and threatening their largest export market.
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High voter turnout could determine whether President Lula or Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secures a first-round win or if Brazil heads for a runoff, with major implications for EU trade ties.
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China’s anti-dumping investigation into European chemical exports escalates EU–China trade tensions, with spillover risks and opportunities for Latin America.
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Bancomat, Bizum, Wero, Sibs-MB WAY and Vipps MobilePay have joined forces to launch a cross-Europe payment network, aiming to compete directly with Visa and Mastercard and reshape the region’s payments sector.
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The value of EU coffee imports soared to €18.7 billion in 2025, up from €8.6 billion in 2015, led by rising demand and strong supply from Brazil and Vietnam.
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The Spanish business leader will begin a third term as CEOE approaches its 50th anniversary, prioritising artificial intelligence adoption, competitiveness, institutional stability and renewed social dialogue.
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France and Germany are nearing a pivotal agreement on EU car regulations, a move set to reshape the automotive sector and influence trade dynamics with Latin America.
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Rising diesel prices are intensifying economic pressures across Europe, with the Ukraine conflict only one component of a more complex supply challenge.
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SWIFT’s new gateway for Bizum, PayID and Pix allows consumers to send money internationally using mobile numbers or emails, streamlining cross-border transactions between Europe and Latin America.
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Brussels is urging the UK to levy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, warning that Britain could become a conduit for Chinese automakers seeking entry into the EU market.
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Colombia's economic evolution over two centuries marks a shift from colonial gold extraction to modern-day oil dependence, shaping the country's growth and challenges.
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Seven companies from northern Spain are presenting capabilities in metal fabrication, machining, engineering, geospatial technology and industrial inspection at WindEnergy Hamburg as Europe prepares for a new cycle of wind capacity expansion.
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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is leading a business delegation that includes Confindustria, ICE, SACE, SIMEST and CDP. Bilateral trade reached €11.07 billion in 2025, while the first figures following the EU–Mercosur agreement show a 22.3% increase in Italian exports to Brazil.
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Brussels removed Brazil from its list of approved suppliers over concerns about compliance with EU rules on antimicrobial use, affecting beef, poultry and other animal products. Brazilian authorities are seeking a negotiated solution and have warned that reciprocal measures remain an option.
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The European Commission is working on a measure that would prohibit exports of waste, including aluminium scrap, to countries outside the OECD, with limited exceptions for some EU candidates. The proposal, still subject to consultation, would replace a narrower trade mechanism that Brussels concluded could affect only around half of current scrap shipments.
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Brazil accounted for nearly four-fifths of Italian exports to the South American bloc in May, while Uruguay and Paraguay recorded the highest percentage increases. The figures coincide with the first month of provisional application of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, although a longer data series will be needed to measure its impact.
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The ECB president says the three pillars that supported Europe’s post-war economic expansion are weakening simultaneously, while fragmented markets threaten the continent’s ability to compete in artificial intelligence and retain fast-growing companies.
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In an exclusive interview with EUBizNews, international trade expert Marcelo Elizondo says the EU-Mercosur agreement could transform the South American bloc from an inward-looking market into a platform for global integration, while accelerating European investment in Argentina and strengthening economic ties between Europe and Latin America.
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Europe is accelerating a network of trade agreements across Latin America, Asia, Australia and the Gulf as geopolitical tensions reshape global commerce. Brussels sees diversification as increasingly essential to competitiveness, supply-chain resilience and reducing strategic dependencies.
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Volkswagen’s principal shareholders have intensified calls for decisive action to strengthen the automaker’s long-term competitiveness, backing management’s restructuring efforts as the company faces mounting pressure from rising production costs, slowing profitability and fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers. The debate comes at a critical moment as Europe's largest carmaker seeks to redefine its strategy for the coming decade.
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Proposed changes linked to the evolving UK–EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) framework have reignited debate within Britain's agricultural sector over the potential impact of future meat imports. Farming organisations have expressed concerns that regulatory alignment and changes to import rules could increase competition from overseas producers, while government officials argue that the agreement is designed to simplify trade without compromising food safety standards.
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