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EU Sidelined as Iran-Israel Peace Deal Unfolds Without European Input

A surprise ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, announced late Sunday, appears to have been brokered primarily through U.S.-led diplomacy—without direct involvement from the European Union. The development has drawn attention to the EU’s limited role in the recent escalation and subsequent de-escalation in the region. On the same evening the agreement was revealed, Dutch […]

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USTR Pressures EU to Dismantle Green Regulations in Exchange for Tariff Relief

Americas / ENM

As the Trump administration revives its aggressive trade posture, non-tariff barriers have come to the center of U.S. trade demands. This week, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has ramped up pressure on the European Union, urging it to scrap key environmental regulations that the U.S. sees as unfair obstacles to trade—most

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Fate of EUDR remains uncertain as debate continues

Indopacific / ENM

The European Union’s pending anti-deforestation law presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s palm oil industry, Malaysia’s deputy commodities minister has stated at an industry conference. The country’s deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin explained it was crucial for the industry to understand the impact of the EU law so that domestic practices could be adapted and

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