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EU Parliament OKs Modernized EU-Mexico Deal, Slashes Cheese Tariffs

6/23/2026

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EU Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade committees approved the modernised EU-Mexico partnership (MGA) on 23 June 2026.
MEPs approved it by a 67-15 vote with three abstentions.
The agreement cuts tariffs up to 45 % on cheese, raising exports by 75 % and saving firms €100 million, while protecting 568 geographical indications in Mexico, opening procurement in 14 states, and adding commitments on rule of law, human rights, labour, climate and anti-corruption.

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EU Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade committees approved the modernised EU-Mexico partnership (MGA) on 23 June 2026.
MEPs approved it by a 67-15 vote with three abstentions.
The agreement cuts tariffs up to 45 % on cheese, raising exports by 75 % and saving firms €100 million, while protecting 568 geographical indications in Mexico, opening procurement in 14 states, and adding commitments on rule of law, human rights, labour, climate and anti-corruption.