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French president Macron hails breakthrough on some areas such as cognac during Xi state visit to Paris
OECD, IMF and WTO all predict sharp rebound in global flows of products this year after 2023 slump
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Chinese president’s first trip to region since 2019 comes amid rising tensions
Strategic sector should not become a victim of anti-dumping investigations, argues EU commissioner
Veterinary medicines among issues highlighting problems of having different regulatory regimes in EU and UK
Controversial things come in low-value packages
Report says punitive action being mooted in Brussels would not be enough to deter carmakers
Checks on food arriving at Dover will be carried out on the outskirts of Ashford
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Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily deserve
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partner
Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
Trade groups say monthly tariffs that importers of food and plants from the EU will have to pay will add up quickly
Fund urges EU to avoid ‘protectionist’ policies and focus on cutting internal trade barriers
Company’s products sold abroad last year totalled €23.5bn, underscoring importance of country’s luxury sector
Opposition targets defence and security pact plus trade links but red lines on single market and customs union remain
Talk of reviving Theresa May’s Chequers plan hints at a wider debate within the opposition party about future UK-EU ties
Shadow minister says party ‘committed to making Brexit work’ after report from political consultancy on realignment
EU’s foreign subsidies regulation has potential radically to restrain Chinese companies
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Levy will lead to higher food prices and affect small importers the most, businesses warn
Reducing trade friction with the EU could boost access to member states, group says
Trade restrictions on range of foodstuffs could cost Kyiv up to €330mn in annual revenue
EU car manufacturers warn that a wave of cheaper models from China will undercut those produced by local companies
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