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EU-Mexico trade agreement modernisation and tariff elimination

Von der Leyen describes EU-Mexico tariff elimination and expected business and consumer benefits.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says she looks forward to signing the modernised EU-Mexico agreement

    Von der Leyen highlights Mexico as a key European partner and says she looks forward to signing the modernised EU-Mexico agreement.

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    Dear Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico is a key partner for Europe. From tackling climate change to boosting trade and investment, we’re committed to deepening our cooperation. We look forward to signing our modernised 🇪🇺🇲🇽 agreement — and visiting you in Mexico!

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.”

    Von der Leyen notes the EU is the world's biggest trading block with partners and proposes two trade agreements that will cement this position.

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    The EU is already the world’s biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners. Now we table two agreements that will cement this position. → europa.eu/!hYC7MJ

    On tabling trade agreements to cement the EU trading position.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones.”

    Von der Leyen announces that agreements with Mercosur and Mexico are milestones and states Europe doubles down on diversification for new partnerships.

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    The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones. Europe doubles down on diversification. It means new partnerships, with fresh opportunities. EU businesses and agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs, reduced costs. They will become more competitive globally. → europa.eu/!4WT99m

    On trade agreements with Mercosur and Mexico.

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says she looks forward to new EU-Mexico agreements

    Von der Leyen says she looks forward to new EU-Mexico agreements and highlights intended cooperation on trade and investment.

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    🛬 Touchdown in Mexico One of Europe’s closest partners in Latin America. Looking forward to our new 🇪🇺🇲🇽 agreements. Expanding our political cooperation on the global scene Championing human rights, gender equality and tackling climate change. And boosting trade & investment like never before.

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  5. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We’re giving an unprecedented boost to EU–Mexico trade relations.”

    Von der Leyen announces an unprecedented boost to EU-Mexico trade relations and highlights tariff elimination saving businesses millions and giving wider consumer choice.

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    We’re giving an unprecedented boost to EU–Mexico trade relations. Eliminating virtually all tariffs, saving businesses millions. Giving wider choice to consumers.

    On EU-Mexico trade relations.

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  6. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen welcomes Council support for the EU-Mexico interim Trade Agreement

    Von der Leyen welcomes Council support for the EU-Mexico interim Trade Agreement and says swift implementation would create opportunities and certainty on both sides.

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    I welcome the Council’s swift work in supporting the EU-Mexico interim Trade Agreement. Fast implementation means faster opportunities for trade and investment and tangible certainty for businesses, workers and citizens on both sides.

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