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Bilateral relations
The EU has successfully concluded a number of important trade agreements with trading partners
The EU is firmly committed to the promotion of open and fair trade with all its trading partners.
The EU has specific trade policies in place for all its partners and abides by the global rules on international trade set out by the World Trade Organisation.
In addition to global-level negotiations within WTO known as the "Doha Development Agenda", the EU conducts a number of negotiations with countries and regions around the world.
- More information on negotiations with Countries and regions
- More information on the global-level negotiations within WTO in Doha Development Agenda
Who does the EU negotiate with?
The EU has successfully concluded a number of important trade agreements with trading partners and is in the process of negotiating agreements with many more.
In addition to the WTO's multilateral negotiations, the EU concludes bilateral agreements and devises specific trading policies with third countries and regional areas.
Countries and regions
Trading around the world
EU trade relations with countries and regions of the world. Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.
Agreements
Capturing the benefits of open markets
There is no one-size-fits-all model of a trade agreement but in most cases, the EU negotiates comprehensive Free Trade Agreements, known as FTAs.
Statistics
Statistical data on the EU's economic relations with its main trading partners
Main economic indicators, GDP by sector, trade in goods, trade in commercial services, foreign direct investment, imports and exports with the world, ranking, trade balance.