EU agrees to start trade talks with UAE after Trump tariff war

Analysis: The UAE’s pursuit of free trade — one bilateral deal at a time

Tareq’s viewIn an era of rising protectionism, the UAE is moving in the opposite direction. While the US, China, and other countries erect trade barriers, Abu Dhabi is pushing ahead with its alternative: a web of bilateral agreements that will help turn the Emirates into a global trade superpower.Its latest and biggest move is the start of talks between the UAE and the EU — its second-largest trading partner — announced after a call between UAE …

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EU and UAE agree to start talks on free trade pace

Agreement would include sectors such renewable energy, green hydrogen and critical raw materials

The Commission President underlined the EU's strong track record of reaching high standards trade agreements and building partnerships based on open trade and mutual benefit

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement.

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to start negotiations on a free trade agreement, both sides said on Thursday, amid uncertainty over tariffs imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump and his unpredictable economic policies, Reuters and AFP reported.