Singapore, May 7, 2025 (AFP) - EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia

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2025-05-07

The European Union is accelerating free trade talks with Asia following hefty tariffs by US President Donald Trump, the bloc's trade chief said Wednesday. Trump has slapped a series of higher tariffs on Europe since March and in his biggest move, he imposed a 20-percent tariff on a majority of EU goods last month -- before announcing a 90-day pause that is due to expire in July. Negotiations with Washington are a priority but such talks will not......

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