Major Australia-EU Trade Pact ‘Closer Than We’ve Been’

Major Australia-EU Trade Pact ‘Closer Than We’ve Been’
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell speaks to the media during a press conference on Day 6 of the 2025 federal election campaign, in Melbourne, Australia on April 3, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Australia is closer than ever to striking a long-awaited free-trade pact with the European Union after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff wars brought a fresh focus to years of stop-start negotiations.

Trade Minister Don Farrell is confident the stalled deal is close to being secured after constructive discussions with EU commissioners.