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The Directorate-General for Trade conducts the European Union's common trade policy under the authority of EU Trade Commissioner.

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The new Commission is to take office after the hearings and subsequent vote of the European Parliament.

EU Trade with Costa Rica
  • -7.3% annual import growth
  • +5.6% annual export growth
  • For November 2009, year-on-year growth (compared to November 2008), non seasonally adjusted data.

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Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner

EU Trade Commissioner
Benita Ferrero-Waldner

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