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How trade deals get negotiated

Phelim O'Neill speaks to John Clarke who headed the negotiation on agriculture access in EU trade negotiations with Mercosur and Australia prior to retirement to find out what happens inside the room.

NEWS 8 April 2026

How trade deals get negotiated

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EU-Australia deal increases market access

EU-Australia deal increases market access

NEWS 29 March 2026

Line-up for beef markets meeting confirmed

Line-up for beef markets meeting confirmed

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Australian trade deal another blow for beef and sheep sectors

Australian trade deal another blow for beef and sheep sectors

Australian trade deal another blow for beef and sheep sectors

NEWS 25 March 2026

Editorial: trade deals finalised

Editorial: trade deals finalised

Editorial: trade deals finalised

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EU heading for trade deal with Australia

EU heading for trade deal with Australia

European Commission president and trade commissioner are on their way to Australia to close the trade deal that will give Australian dairy, beef and sheepmeat preferential access to the EU market.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Brexit impact begins to bite Irish beef exports

Brexit impact begins to bite Irish beef exports

The main impact of Brexit on Irish beef is indirect through trade deals entered into by the UK with major beef and sheep meat exporting countries.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Trio of trade deals making progress

Trio of trade deals making progress

European Parliament revives discussion on US deal, as von der Leyen looks to sign agreement with Australia.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Australian trade deal another concern for beef and sheep farmers - IFA

Australian trade deal another concern for beef and sheep farmers - IFA

IFA president Francie Gorman noted that the effects of these trade deals have not been assessed properly and that farmers feel they are being used as a 'sacrificial lamb'.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Mercosur deal will operate provisionally

Mercosur deal will operate provisionally

European Commission announces that the Mercosur trade deal will operate provisionally pending its review by the European Court of Justice and ahead of approval by the European Parliament.

NEWS 25 February 2026

European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal

European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal

Commission decision follows ratification of trade agreement in Uruguay and Argentina.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

The Irish share of UK beef imports fell sharply in 2025 and the decline gathered pace as the year progressed.

NEWS 25 February 2026

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