EU and Australia sign free trade deal and boost defence cooperation

The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on March 24. The two countries have also agreed to boost defence cooperation and access to crucial rare-earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade. Speaking while visiting Australia, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said it was necessary at a time where tariffs and supplu chains are being weaponised.

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