{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"hearthis.at","provider_url":"https:\/\/hearthis.at","height":"150","width":"100%","title":"Australia and Mercosur: The EU\u2019s Dual Trade Approach - The Pacific Brief 2026#13","description":"In this episode of The Pacific Brief, Alex Morgan and Camila Perez analyse two of the most significant EU trade agreements of 2026: the EU\u2013Australia Free Trade Agreement and the EU\u2013Mercosur deal.\r\n\r\nThe discussion explores tariff elimination, industrial opportunities, agricultural sensitivities, and geopolitical implications across the Indo-Pacific and South America.\r\n\r\nWhile Australia represents a stable, high-standard partner with strong potential in critical minerals and advanced industries, Mercosur offers access to one of the largest emerging markets globally, shaped by agriculture, sustainability debates, and political complexity.\r\n\r\nThis episode provides clear insights for decision-makers, exporters, and investors navigating global trade shifts.\r\n\r\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f About \u2013 The Pacific Brief\r\n\r\nThe Pacific Brief, hosted by Alex Morgan, is your trusted source for economic intelligence and regional storytelling from across Oceania and Asia.\r\nBroadcast from Sydney, the format examines how trade, innovation, and policy are reshaping one of the world\u2019s most dynamic economic regions \u2014 from Australia and New Zealand to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.\r\n\r\nEach episode explores the real forces driving transformation in the Indo-Pacific economy: energy transition, digital infrastructure, investment trends, and governance reform.\r\nCombining data-driven analysis with on-the-ground perspective, The Pacific Brief connects markets with meaning \u2014 explaining how leadership, strategy, and resilience define growth in a changing global landscape.\r\n\r\nDesigned for international professionals, analysts, and decision-makers, the program delivers concise, credible insights that turn complex regional developments into clear, actionable knowledge.\r\nPresented in a calm, globally intelligible Australian voice, Alex Morgan brings clarity and context to the shifting balance of power, prosperity, and innovation across the Pacific.\r\n\r\nStay informed. Stay connected.\r\nBecause the Pacific isn\u2019t a periphery anymore \u2014 it\u2019s a driving force in the global market.\r\n\r\nHost: Alex Morgan \u2013 Information Influencer for Economy, Trade &amp; Innovation in the Pacific Region\r\nLanguages: English (main)\r\nPresented by: infobrokerworld.com\r\nMore insights: https:\/\/www.infobrokerworld.com\/oceanic-pacific\/the-pacific-brief\/","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/img.hearthis.at\/1\/4\/5\/_\/uploads\/2394199\/image_track\/14054153\/w1200_h628_q70_ptrue_v2_m1774602098----cropped_1774602094541.jpg?m=1774602098","thumbnail_width":1200,"thumbnail_height":628,"html":"<iframe scrolling=\"no\" id=\"hearthis_at_track_14054153_light\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/hearthis.at\/embed\/14054153\/transparent\/?style=2&block_size=2&block_space=2&background=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency><\/iframe>","author_name":"infobroker","author_url":"https:\/\/hearthis.at\/infobroker\/"}