The European Union is accelerating its trade engagement with ASEAN countries as part of a strategy to diversify economic partnerships amid growing global trade uncertainty, particularly following political shifts in the United States. The move aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on traditional markets.
The EU has launched and resumed trade negotiations with several ASEAN members, including Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, highlighting ASEAN’s rising importance as a strategic hub for trade, investment, and critical supply chains in the global economy.
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February 13, 2026
