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EU reaches trade deal with Colombia, Peru

The EU reached a free trade deal with Colombia and Peru on March 1 that will fully liberalise commerce in some sectors between the 27-country bloc and the two Latin American nations, the EU executive said

The agreement will provide new market access to exporters from both sides and includes manufactured products, agricultural goods, services and investment, the European Commission said.

"The ...

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