EU and Australia sign free trade pact and announce a new defense partnership
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The European Union and Australia finalized a free trade agreement after two years of negotiations, aiming to diversify trade networks and reduce reliance on China and U.S. tariffs. The pact includes tariff reductions for Australian exports and a defense partnership focusing on global security cooperation.
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EU and Australia sign free trade pact and announce a new defense partnership The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat market…
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The European Union and Australia finalized a free trade agreement after two years of negotiations, aiming to diversify trade networks and reduce reliance on China and U.S. tariffs. The pact includes tariff reductions for Australian exports and a defense partnership focusing on global security cooperation.