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Progress in EU-Australia Trade Talks Amidst Agricultural Disputes

3/17/2026

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Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell says talks with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic are progressing toward a deal for Australia.
Negotiations stalled in 2023 over agricultural access as Australia seeks higher lamb and beef quotas and the EU pushes minerals access and lower tariffs.
EU officials say discussions are moving toward a beneficial outcome, with an agreement possible soon during a visit by Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission President).

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Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell says talks with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic are progressing toward a deal for Australia.
Negotiations stalled in 2023 over agricultural access as Australia seeks higher lamb and beef quotas and the EU pushes minerals access and lower tariffs.
EU officials say discussions are moving toward a beneficial outcome, with an agreement possible soon during a visit by Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission President).