EU action to tackle trade barriers generated €8 billion in additional exports for EU companies

In 2019, 43 new barriers have been identified, with 40 being fully or partially removed. Thanks to the European Union's successful intervention, European companies generated €8 billion in additional exports in 2019.

A major EU trade policy review is in the works

A major review of the European Union's trade policy is now underway, including a public consultation seeking input from the European Parliament, Member States, stakeholders and you!

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ratified by both sides

The final step in the ratification process of the agreement has been given yesterday. The Vietnamese National Assembly ratified the agreement which should enter into force in August, eliminating 99% of all tariffs in goods traded.

Coronavirus: The EU and 21 other WTO Members pledge to ensure well-functioning global food supply chains

The European Union, together with 21 other Members of the World Trade Organization, committed to open and predictable trade in agricultural and food products during the current global health crisis.

EU ensures transparency towards its trade partners on coronavirus-related actions

The EU notified the World Trade Organization the steps it has taken aimed at supporting the fight against coronavirus.

Commission welcomes European Parliament's approval of EU-Vietnam trade agreement

The EU-Vietnam trade agreement is now set to enter into force soon, most likely in early summer 2020.

Trade preferences boost developing countries' exports to the European Union

The EU's trade policy underpins millions of jobs in the world's poorest countries and acts as an incentive to countries to implement international conventions on human rights, labour rights, good governance and the environment.

EU-Japan trade agreement: One year on

The EU-Japan trade agreement is benefitting citizens, workers, farmers and companies in Europe and in Japan.

EU trade in the world

The EU has in place, or is negotiating, trade agreements with countries and regions around the world.

It's happening! EU-Singapore trade agreement enters into force

The EU now has the largest trade network in the world, including 42 trade agreements with 73 partners.

Majority of Europeans are positive about international trade

Since 2014, the EU has seen 16 new trade agreements enter into force and today international trade supports 36 million EU jobs.

How the EU is clamping down on unfair business practices

“A cross-border business like ours needs protection against unfair pricing at the European level.” - Antonio Marco Riquelme

Landmark agreement will protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China

China is the second largest destination for EU agri-food exports, reaching €12.8 billion.

Juncker Commission: A trade policy that supports jobs and growth

When the Juncker Commission took office five years ago, Europe had been weakened by the worst economic and social crisis since the Second World War.

EU and Norway agree to set up interim WTO appeal system

This new arrangement stands ready to be used for any potential EU-Norway trade disputes under WTO law.

EU trade agreements: delivering new opportunities in times of global uncertainties

At present, the EU has in place the largest trade network in the world, with 41 trade agreements covering 72 countries.

Milestone reached in mutual EU-U.S. recognition on pharmaceuticals

The Mutual Recognition Agreement is underpinned by robust evidence that the EU and the U.S. have comparable procedures for human medicines.

Mercosur in your town!

Towns and cities across the EU export to Mercosur. Here's a sample!

EU has 15 new trade deal partners since 2014, including Canada and Japan

And last week’s deals with Mercosur and Vietnam add to our roster...

EU's position in world trade

It's not just the recent trade deals signed with Mercosur and Vietnam, the EU is the top trading partner for 80 countries.