The EU promises the US that CSDDD and CSRD will not restrict Trans-Atlantic trade, but continues to defend its Digital legislations.
Joint Statement released by both sides noted that EU will eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods and to provide preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods.
Opinion: Commission publishes EUDR guidance document
On 12 August, the European Commission published document nr. 2025/4524 as a Guidance for Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on Deforestation-free Products, also known as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The guidance document is not legally binding and needs to be used in conjunction with the EUDR. It can be used by businesses as well as by implementing and enforcement authorities.
European Commission seeks consultation on Foreign Subsidies Regulation guidelines.
The European Commission (EC) has released Draft Guidelines on the Implementation of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR Guidelines), published July 2025, clarifying how it will assess whether a non-EU financial contribution distorts the EU internal market.