EU and Mexico push ahead with trade talks amid Trump effect

"Side by side, as like-minded partners, we must now stand up for the idea of global, open co-operation."

The European Union (EU) and Mexico are to speed up talks on a new trade agreement as US President Donald Trump moves to renegotiate major international trade pacts.

EU and Mexico trade chiefs have agreed to hold negotiations between April 3 and 7 as well as June 26 and 29.