{"id":107503,"date":"2026-07-08T07:27:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T05:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/?p=107503"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T09:28:33","slug":"eu-free-trade-agreements-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/accordi-libero-scambio-ue-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Free Trade Agreements 2026: Guide for Italian Businesses on FTAs, Tariffs, and Export Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summary<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an international context characterized by geopolitical tensions, tariffs, supply chain redefinition, and the increasing regionalization of world trade, the free trade agreements concluded by the European Union are taking on ever-increasing strategic importance for Italian businesses. From the agreement with Vietnam to the Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, up to the developments in negotiations with India, ASEAN, and Mercosur, these instruments are helping to facilitate access to high-potential markets, reducing tariff barriers and regulatory obstacles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW211379986 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211379986 BCX0\">Understanding how Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), which are international treaties that eliminate or reduce customs duties, quotas, and non-tariff barriers between two or more countries, work is crucial today for Italian businesses looking to reduce customs costs, simplify export procedures, and develop a sustainable and competitive international growth path.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected CommentStart SCXW211379986 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/accordi-libero-scambio-ue-2026\/#Il_nuovo_scenario_del_commercio_internazionale_perche_gli_FTA_sono_diventati_strategici\" >The New Scenario of International Trade: Why FTAs Have Become Strategic\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/accordi-libero-scambio-ue-2026\/#Domande_frequenti_sugli_accordi_di_libero_scambio_UE\" >Frequently Asked Questions about EU Free Trade Agreements\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Il_nuovo_scenario_del_commercio_internazionale_perche_gli_FTA_sono_diventati_strategici\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The New Scenario of International Trade: Why FTAs Have Become Strategic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent years, global trade has undergone a profound transformation. Tensions between the United States and China, the consequences of the pandemic, the Red Sea crisis, the conflict in Ukraine, and the growing focus on economic security have altered the logic that had driven globalization for decades.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this context, trade policy has once again taken center stage in companies' growth strategies. Free trade agreements are now one of the most effective tools for promoting\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/services\/business-development-markets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">international exchanges<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, strengthen the competitiveness of European companies and ensure greater access to foreign markets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Union currently has the most extensive network of trade agreements in the world, with more than 70 partner countries accounting for approximately 45% of European trade. According to the European Commission,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/topics\/it\/article\/20161014STO47381\/gli-accordi-di-libero-scambio-dell-ue-aspetti-fondamentali-e-processo-negoziale\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EU trade agreements<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0allow European companies to save billions of euros in customs duties each year and to access strategic markets in Asia, Latin America, and the Mediterranean region more easily.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107516 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-18.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why EU Free Trade Agreements are Increasingly Important for Italian Exports in 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The European Commission considers trade agreements an integral part of its economic and geopolitical strategy. The network of agreements already in force is extensive and includes strategic partners in North America, Asia, Oceania, Latin America, and the Mediterranean region, as well as several countries neighboring the Union. This approach reflects a precise logic: in a fragmented global economy, growth is driven not only by domestic demand but also by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ability to create preferential access to high-potential foreign markets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EU also uses FTAs as a tool to promote shared environmental, social, and trade standards. In fact, European trade policy tends to integrate\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Economic objectives and sustainability principles<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with the idea that market liberalization must be accompanied by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">stronger rules and greater protection of European interests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In this sense, agreements are not only a measure of liberalization, but also a means of spreading more transparent rules and strengthening rules-based trade.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another important element is the geopolitical function of agreements. In an international system where competition between large economic blocs is increasingly intense, the EU uses FTAs to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consolidate strategic relationships, reduce dependence on single markets, and strengthen economic autonomy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For European companies, this means operating in a more stable environment with better medium-to-long-term prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concrete advantages of FTAs for Italian businesses: duties, customs and predictability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The advantages of free trade agreements are particularly evident for exporting companies. The first and most immediate benefit concerns\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tariff reduction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which lowers the final cost of the exported product and improves competitiveness compared to local or non-European competitors not covered by the agreement. This aspect is decisive in sectors where price significantly influences purchasing decisions, but it is also important in higher value-added segments, where the tariff advantage can free up margins to be reinvested in marketing, support, or innovation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A second benefit concerns the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">simplification of customs procedures<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. When an agreement provides clearer rules on import and export formalities, businesses can reduce administrative complexity and indirect costs. This translates into more efficient operations, fewer logistical delays, and greater reliability with international distributors and customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then there is a third level of advantage, often underestimated:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the greater predictability of the trade framework<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Free trade agreements create a more stable environment, in which companies can plan investments, business development, and management\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/supply-chain-transformation\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">supply chain<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with a longer-term outlook. In non-EU markets characterized by high barriers or changing regulations, this stability represents a concrete competitive advantage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, the FTAs can\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">facilitate access to sectors where European companies are particularly strong<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as mechanics, agri-food, fashion, components, and industrial technologies. In these areas, the combination of the Made in Italy reputation, product quality, and more favorable commercial conditions can generate significant results in terms of exports and positioning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107518 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-19.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most strategic free trade agreements for Italian exports: Vietnam, Japan, India, Mercosur, and beyond<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Italian companies, not all free trade agreements carry the same strategic weight. Some are already fully operational and offer immediate advantages in terms of tariff reductions, customs simplification, and increased trade protection; others, however, have entered a crucial political phase and could significantly redefine the prospects for Italian exports in the coming years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FTA Agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partner<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status May 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key sectors for Italy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vietnam<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effective 2020<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mechanics, automation, agri-food, furniture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Japan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In effect since 2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agri-food, wine, design, machinery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">KOREA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">South Korea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effective since 2011<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturing, chemicals, components<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU-India FTA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">India<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of January 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machinery, pharmaceuticals, energy, automation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU-Mercosur<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provisional application from May 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machinery, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Packaging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Agreement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mexico<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Signed May 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agri-food, machinery, pharmaceuticals, automation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64035609 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64035609 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Vietnam: The Success of the EVFTA<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/selling-in-vietnam\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vietnam<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in force since August 1, 2020, remains one of the most interesting FTAs for Italian businesses looking to Southeast Asia. According to the European Commission, the agreement:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">phase out the 99% tariff over time;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reduces regulatory hurdles;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">protect geographical indications;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">opens up further markets such as services and public procurement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is therefore not just a tariff advantage, but a broader platform to strengthen the European presence in one of the most dynamic countries in the ASEAN region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Italian companies, Vietnam is strategic for at least three reasons:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Structural growth of the domestic market<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by industrialization, urbanization, and a growing middle class.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturing hub role<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0alternative or complementary to China in \u201cChina+1\u201d strategies, which are becoming increasingly widespread among international groups and industrial supply chains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greater protection for Made in Italy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, thanks to the recognition of European and Italian geographical indications, a particularly relevant element for agri-food and beverages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Italian sectors that can benefit the most are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">instrumental mechanics, automation, environmental technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d\u00e9cor, quality cosmetics, food products;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">suppliers of advanced plants, machinery, and technological solutions, thanks also to the possibility of more easily accessing public tenders and infrastructure projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240031413 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240031413 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Japan: the\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW240031413 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Economic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240031413 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> Partnership Agreement<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/internationalization\/japan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Japan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in effect since February 1, 2019, remains one of the most solid and strategic agreements for European exports. The European Commission presents it as an agreement that:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accounts for approximately 30% of global GDP;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">involves a population of around 600 million people;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">confirm the systemic scope of the economic partnership between the two areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By May 2026, the focus has increasingly shifted from the novelty of the agreement to its ex-post evaluation, with the Commission committed to measuring its economic, social, and environmental impact after five years of implementation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The most favored Italian stocks are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food and beverage, wine, cosmetics;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">design and furnishings;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial machinery and high-value-added components.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Japan is indeed a market where quality, reliability, safety, and premium positioning often weigh more than price, and this aligns with the strengths of many Italian exporting companies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196786451 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196786451 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">South Korea: a successful model<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW196786451 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L\u2019<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU agreement<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/internationalization\/south-korea\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">South Korea<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in force since 2011, it is often considered one of the most successful examples of European trade policy. The European Commission emphasizes that the agreement has:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">duties on almost all products have been eliminated;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">removed numerous obstacles to European exports in sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and chemicals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Added to this, in 2026, is a new strengthening of the commercial and technological partnership between Brussels and Seoul, with the final text of the EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement approved, which is set to be signed during the EU-Korea summit scheduled for later this year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This development broadens the strategic perimeter of the bilateral relationship, extending it to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital trade rules;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">data flows and legal certainty for digital transactions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integration between high-technology economies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Italian businesses, particularly in advanced manufacturing sectors, components, specialized chemicals, and industry-related services, this translates into an even more favorable environment for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">International partnerships;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exports of high value-added products and solutions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supply chain integration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62850206 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62850206 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">India:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62850206 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">From strategic negotiation to concluded agreement<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If until 2025 the\u2019<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/italy-india-strategic-partnership\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0was considered \u201cthe next big deal,\u201d by 2026 the landscape had changed substantially. The negotiations for the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU-India Free Trade Agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, relaunched in June 2022 along with the separate tables on investment protection and geographical indications, concluded on January 27, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The relevance of the agreement stems from:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the economic and demographic weight of the country;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">its growing role in global value chains;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An expanding industrial base with strong investments in infrastructure, energy transition, manufacturing, healthcare, and digitalization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Italian sectors that could benefit most from the agreement are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial machinery and automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infrastructure and energy;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceuticals and environmental technologies;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aerospace and advanced services;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Premium consumer goods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0For many Italian companies, especially in the manufacturing B2B sector, an agreement with India could become a watershed moment: not only to export more, but to build deeper industrial relationships in one of the markets destined to weigh more heavily in global growth over the next decade.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148057544 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148057544 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Mercosur: A New Opportunity for Latin America<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L\u2019<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU-Mercosur Agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it is probably the dossier that, between 2025 and 2026, recorded the most relevant developments. The main milestones were:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 6, 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">political agreement reached with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 9, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Council has authorized the signing of the two instruments provided for;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 17, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EU and Mercosur countries have signed both the Partnership Agreement and the interim Trade Agreement.;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">start of provisional agreement implementation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Mercosur market represents a significant opportunity for Italian businesses, particularly in the following sectors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial machinery and automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automotive electronics;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceuticals and packaging;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quality agri-food.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The provisional application from May 2026 makes this agreement immediately relevant for Italian companies looking to Latin America as a strategic expansion area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW737642 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW737642 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Mexico: the new modernized agreement becomes a key priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Agreement EU-<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/internationalization\/mexico\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mexico<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,Signed in May 2026, it represents one of the most recent developments in European trade policy. The agreement updates and modernizes the previous one, which has been in effect since 2000, significantly expanding its scope.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main advantages of the agreement for Italian businesses concern:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reduction and progressive elimination of tariffs on industrial and agricultural products;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">greater protection of European and Italian geographical indications;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easier access to Mexican public procurement;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new rules on investments, digital trade, and sustainable development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Italian sectors that can benefit the most are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food and wine;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial machinery and automation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pharmaceuticals and medical devices;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design and furnishings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mexico also represents a strategic market due to its geographical location, as a privileged gateway to the North American market, and for its growing integration into global value chains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/octagona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMMAGINI-ARTICOLI-20.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to leverage EU free trade agreements in your company's export strategy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Free trade agreements do not automatically produce benefits. To turn them into a competitive advantage requires a precise strategy, involving market analysis, verification of rules of origin, assessment of residual duties, and thorough documentation preparation. The companies that can truly leverage these opportunities are those that\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">they integrate the commercial dimension with the customs, logistics, and regulatory dimensions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is therefore essential not to consider FTAs solely as an institutional or diplomatic issue. For companies, they represent an operational tool to be included in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/services\/strategic-markets-analysis\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">export planning<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, in the selection of target markets and in building a stronger international presence. In this sense, the value of the agreement lies not only in the legal text, but in its ability to translate into new business opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For those working in foreign markets, the point isn't to ask whether free trade agreements are important, but how to intelligently integrate them into their business strategy. In a more competitive and less predictable global context, this can make the difference between sporadic growth and structured, sustainable expansion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domande_frequenti_sugli_accordi_di_libero_scambio_UE\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions about EU Free Trade Agreements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are EU free trade agreements?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are international treaties concluded by the European Union with third countries that eliminate or reduce customs duties, quotas, and non-tariff barriers, facilitating mutual market access for goods and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can Italian SMEs benefit from European FTAs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. Small and medium-sized enterprises can also benefit from the preferential tariffs provided by FTAs, as long as they comply with the rules of preferential origin. The most advantaged sectors are machinery, agri-food, fashion, furniture, and components.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is preferential origin and how is it obtained?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The preferential origin certifies that a product was manufactured in the EU and can therefore benefit from reduced tariffs provided for by the FTA. It is obtained through the Chamber of Commerce or with REX (Registered Exporter) self-certification for shipments over 6,000 euros.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I check if my product qualifies for reduced duties?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can check this using the customs code (HS Code) of your product on the official European Commission Access2Markets portal, which indicates the preferential rates for each agreement and each destination market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which Italian sectors are most advantaged by FTAs in 2026?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most benefited sectors are instrumental mechanics, PDO\/PGI agri-food, fashion and luxury, pharmaceuticals, industrial automation, and environmental technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sommario\u00a0 In un contesto internazionale caratterizzato da tensioni geopolitiche, dazi, ridefinizione delle supply chain e crescente regionalizzazione del commercio mondiale, gli accordi di libero scambio stipulati dall&#8217;Unione Europea stanno assumendo un&#8217;importanza sempre pi\u00f9 strategica per le imprese italiane. 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