US EditionEU and Australia Finalise Free Trade Agreement After Eight Years of Negotiations
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A new trade agreement was concluded on 24 March between the European Union and Australia, both concerned with diversifying their export markets.
Australia-EU pact targets tariffs, boosts minerals trade
CANBERRA, Australia: Australia and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited trade agreement, lowering tariffs on most goods and strengthening cooperation on critical minerals as both sides seek to reduce reliance on China. The deal, eight years in the making, removes tariffs on more than 99 percent of EU exports to Australia and nearly all Australian critical minerals entering the European market. It com
Canberra: The recently announced trade agreement between the European Union and Australia is being considered another blow to Europe's renewable ethanol industry, which is already under pressure due to the impact of the EU-Mercosur agreement. According to ePURE, under this new agreement, Australia will receive duty-free access to the EU market for 10,000 tonnes of ethanol. This is considered a major concession in a sensitive sector, especially a…
EU and Australia finalise free trade agreement after eight years of negotiations
The European Union and Australia have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, the European Commission announced in March 2026, eight years after talks began in July 2018. The deal is the latest in a series of agreements the EU has struck in the Indo-Pacific region, following similar accords with Indonesia in September 2025 and India in January 2026. The agreement is expected to eliminate more than 99% of tariffs on EU exports to Austra…
EU and Australia Seal a Free Trade Agreement, and Austrian Business Leaders Celebrate
After eight years of tough negotiations, a breakthrough has been achieved. The EU and Australia have agreed on a comprehensive free trade agreement. While Brussels has its sights set on raw materials for the energy transition, the Austrian business community sees massive export opportunities. But the path to final implementation remains fraught with bureaucratic hurdles.
Australia–EU trade deal opens markets - Global Trailer
Road train in Australia. Image: adwo/stock.adobe.com.After eight years of negotiations, Australia has finalised a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, unlocking new opportunities for exporters, manufacturers and supply chain partners across both markets. Announced by Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside Trade Minister Don Farrell and European Trade Commis…
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