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Creating opportunities

EU & WTO

World Trade Organisation headquarters - Illustration credit: jez s

Dealing with the rules of trade

The World Trade Organisation and the multilateral trading system are the core focus for EU trade policy.

Trade topics

Trade Topics

The key issues in current trade policy debates

Competitiveness, export credits, public procurement, intellectual property, investment and Market access.

Bilateral relations

European Union flag and world map - CE/P-002746/00-1/1999

Trade relations with key trading partners

Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

Economic sectors

Propeller - Illustration credit: Johnny Vulkan

Competing in the world

Being an open economy, the EU aims at securing real, improved market access for its industries, services and investments.