Events

Short news briefs and updates on trade policy developments affecting transatlantic commerce.

Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

EP draft recommendation on olive oil agreement amendment

The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, rapporteur Bernd Lange, produced a draft recommendation on approving an amendment to Article 36 of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Draft INTA opinion on Switzerland agreements

The Committee on International Trade issued a draft opinion for the Committee on Foreign Affairs on a Commission proposal to conclude a broad package of agreements to consolidate, deepen and expand bilateral relations with the Swiss Confederation.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

EP draft on terminating Liberia-EU VPA on timber trade

The Committee on International Trade has produced a draft report containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the proposal to terminate the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Liberia on forest law enforcement and trade in timber products to the EU.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Draft recommendation on termination of EU–Liberia VPA on timber trade

The Committee on International Trade produced a draft recommendation on the draft Council decision to terminate the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Parliament backs seat-selection process for EU Customs Authority

Parliament provisionally endorsed a joint procedure with the Council to select the seat of the EU Customs Authority, subject to final Council endorsement.
Legislative Process

DG Trade

Content type: Legislative Process Category: Safeguards

Commission welcomes start of trilogue negotiations on steel measure

The Commission has started trilogue talks to finalise a proposed steel regulation designed to protect the EU steel industry from global overcapacity.
Legislative Process

European Parliament

Content type: Legislative Process

EU–US trade work paused after US Supreme Court ruling

Shadow rapporteurs have agreed to halt legislative work on two Turnberry files after the US Supreme Court ruling on the use of IEEPA, cancelling scheduled committee votes while they seek legal clarity.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Draft EP recommendation on EU–Cook Islands fisheries protocol (2025–2032)

The European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries published a draft recommendation, prepared by rapporteur Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez and dated 23 February 2026, on a proposed Council decision to conclude an implementation protocol for a sustainable fisheries partnership with the Cook Islands for 2025–2032.
Regulatory Measure

DG Trade

Content type: Regulatory Measure Category: Anti-Dumping

Anti-dumping duties on valine from China

EU importers of valine from the People’s Republic of China now face definitive anti-dumping duties of 31.3%–53.8%, forcing importers, exporters and compliance teams to adjust sourcing, pricing and customs procedures. The measures protect the EU valine industry in France after an investigation found dumped Chinese imports were causing injury.
Regulatory Measure

DG Trade

Content type: Regulatory Measure Category: Anti-Dumping

EU imposes anti-dumping duties on ABS from Korea and Taiwan

EU importers of ABS from South Korea and Chinese Taipei face definitive anti-dumping duties, with rates of 5.2%–7.5% for Korea and 10.9%–21.7% for Taiwan; compliance and customs teams must apply the new charges while EU ABS manufacturers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain gain trade protection.
Regulatory Measure

DG Trade

Content type: Regulatory Measure Category: Anti-Dumping

Commission acts against dumped imports of valine from China

The Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 31.3% to 53.8% on imports of valine from the People’s Republic of China into the EU.
Enforcement Action

DG Trade

Content type: Enforcement Action Category: Dispute Settlement

EU asks WTO panel over China SEP royalties

EU high‑tech licensors and patent licensing teams face a potential change to cross‑border royalty rules after the EU launched a WTO panel request against China over Chinese courts fixing worldwide SEP licensing conditions; this matters to EU patent holders and Chinese manufacturers that use European technology.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

European Parliament minutes — Strasbourg, 12 February 2026

The European Parliament held a plenary sitting in Strasbourg on 12 February 2026, debating and voting on multiple motions and adopting texts with the session minutes and voting records published.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Texts adopted — 12 February 2026 (Strasbourg)

The European Parliament adopted a package of resolutions, recommendations and opinions in Strasbourg on 12 February 2026 covering human rights, legal cooperation, supply-chain enforcement and social policy.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

EU Parliament resolution condemns Iran's repression

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 12 February 2026 condemning systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the Iranian regime and calling for accountability and targeted measures.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Termination of EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Timber

The European Parliament's INTA Committee submitted a report with a motion for a non-legislative resolution on termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products.
Market Update
Content type: Market Update

Accession of Montenegro to the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution supporting Montenegro's accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Cooperation among enforcement authorities on unfair trading in agri-food chain

The European Parliament adopted a provisional agreement to strengthen cooperation among enforcement authorities tasked with applying Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Cooperation among enforcement authorities on agri‑food unfair trading practices

The European Parliament’s agriculture committee presented and debated a report backing interinstitutional talks on a regulation to coordinate enforcement of rules against unfair trading practices in the agri‑food supply chain.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention

The European Parliament welcomed the Commission's positive assessments and endorsed Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters.
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