[New] The short-term prospects for EU agricultural markets in 2026 remain robust, despite the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East which are adding to pre-existing challenges and risks, including weather-related ones, animal diseases and persistent trade tensions.
Agriculture and rural development
[New] The EU in the first 54 days of the Iran war shelled out 25 billion euros ($29 billion) more to import oil and gas while facing the risk of a longer-term jet fuel shortage.
Fortune
[New] For buyers with flexible timing, waiting to see whether EU-US talks produce any tariff relief before committing to a European import could be a worthwhile delay - and dealers on high-end imports may offer increasingly attractive incentives as overall sales volumes soften.
CarQuill USA
Despite the recent signing of new trade agreements, EU export growth is forecast to remain modest - at 1.7% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027 - constrained by competitiveness challenges, tariffs, persistent global uncertainty, and the lagged effects of the euro's appreciation.
BusinessEurope
Under the trade deal, the EU will remove duties on imports of U.S. industrial goods and introduce preferential access for certain seafood and farm products.
Passle
In 2026, the thresholds for the EU Supply Chain Act (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive) will be lowered.
Asatex
MEPs will vote on the coordination of social security systems, on measures to address rising fertiliser prices, on the EU-Mexico partnership and interim agreement on trade, and on Serbia's progress towards EU accession.
EUbusiness.com | EU news, business and politics
In response to growing global disruptions, the US, the EU, and other partners have intensified efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience, diversification, and sustainability.
The Business Standard
Last updated: 16 July 2026
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