AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChina-EU Trade: Brussels and Beijing reached a preliminary deal to curb Chinese hybrid-car exports to Europe by as much as half, while exploring tariff cuts and steps to steady rare-earth supplies. The agreement still needs EU approval. EU Budget: Ireland proposed an 8% cut to the bloc’s 2028–34 budget, protecting farm and regional funds while trimming planned increases for research, competitiveness and defence. Member states remain divided over the compromise. Albanian Industry: Businesses are seeking lower taxes on food processing, imported machinery and manufacturing inputs as rising costs squeeze producers; the government has yet to respond. Armenian Exports: New EU trade preferences will ease market access for about 80% of Armenia’s exports for two years, offering businesses a chance to diversify beyond Russia. Trade Routes: A newly opened, EU-funded railway section to Bulgaria is set to boost freight capacity on the route linking Türkiye with European markets and the wider Middle Corridor.
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