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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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  • French :  23.9%
  • Spanish :  22.7%
  • German :  17.7%
  • English only :  7.6%
  • Chinese :  6.4%
EU trade with non-member countries
  • +35.6%annual import growth
  • +31.3%annual export growth
  • For June 2010, year-on-year growth (compared to June 2009), non seasonally adjusted data.

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Commissioner De Gucht

EU Trade Commissioner
Karel De Gucht

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