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EU, US Trade Talks Amid Australia’s Shift to EU Alliance

7/9/2025

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The European Union and the United States are in talks over a trade deal that includes a 10% tariff with specific exemptions. As tensions rise from U.S. tariff threats, Australia is rekindling its free trade agreement with the EU and seeking a security partnership, signaling a collective effort to lessen dependence on the U.S.

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The European Union and the United States are in talks over a trade deal that includes a 10% tariff with specific exemptions. As tensions rise from U.S. tariff threats, Australia is rekindling its free trade agreement with the EU and seeking a security partnership, signaling a collective effort to lessen dependence on the U.S.