EU reaches initial free trade deal with Philippines in pivot to Asia
📍 Where it landed
The European Union announced that it had reached a free‑trade agreement with the Philippines, describing the outcome as a breakthrough and the culmination of a three‑year negotiation effort. The deal was presented as a significant step in the EU’s pivot toward Asia and its push to diversify trade relationships.
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EU strikes Philippines trade deal in push to diversify Euronews.com · 49d ago broke it first
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