Overview

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The former Spanish foreign minister released a book titled "The Trade Handbook: Making Trade Work for Prosperity, People and Planet". Read here her wide-ranging interview with Borderlex at the global trade organisation’s annual Public Forum held last week in Geneva.

SOCKSSS is a small company founded in Sweden. The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement eliminates tariffs on socks, giving this Swedish firm the chance to be competitive in a market with huge potential for fashion and design.

Trade is not only about closing deals, it is also about keeping track of the commitments we make with our trading partners. Listen to his full Bloomberg Radio interview below to find out what he does and how he does it.

Join this live event that will bring together different perspectives and areas of expertise needed when trading with Canada, such as testimonials from SMEs already present in Canada, existing support in the EU and Canada for SMEs wishing to expand in Canada and detailed explanations on how to navigate the customs requirements when exporting to Canada.

Join the live training on the Access2Markets platform on how to use its different import and export sections, how to access the list of identified trade barriers, an overview of how to contact the Single Entry Point for trade barriers, trade statistics, Rules of Origin Self-Assessment tool (ROSA), My Trade Assistant for Procurement, MyTradeAssistant for Services and Investment, the Trade Defense Instruments (TDI) SME Helpdesk and a live Q&A session.

The purpose of this meeting is to present to our stakeholders the state of play of the EU-UAE FTA negotiations and the draft inception report outlining the methodology and objectives of the Sustainability Impact Assessment, and collect input.

The European Commission has published a call for expression of interest to facilitate the procurement of studies and analytical work in the area of trade, the potential development of analytical tools for trade policy, carrying out trade policy related surveys and peer reviews. Kindly note that this call remains open until 2 December 2022.

Last week we proposed a one-year suspension of the most-favoured-nation (MFN) duties on key nitrogen fertilisers and their production inputs for one year. The tariff suspension will apply to all countries, except Russia and Belarus. This measure will lower costs across the agri‑food chain, benefiting farmers and the fertiliser industry. It will save around 60 million euro in import duties and strengthen Europe’s food security by diversifying supply and reducing dependencies.

This week, EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič represented the European Commission in the first trilogue negotiations on the measure that will defend the EU steel sector against global overcapacity.

EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič joined young entrepreneurs from across Europe for a lively Youth Policy Dialogue in Nicosia this week. Participants shared practical challenges and expectations, helping connect real business experience with policymaking. The discussion highlights the EU’s effort to keep trade policy grounded in economic reality and responsive to future business needs. You can now watch the full conversation for more insights!

On the 17 of May the Commission published its biennial Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries. Based on these findings, the Commission will focus its efforts and resources on the specific areas of concern in these countries, with the aim of improving IPR protection and enforcement worldwide.

Would you like to be part of a community of labour, environmental and business group experts? The call for expression of interest for the DAGs has been extended to 9 May COB!

Would you like to be part of a community of labour, environmental and business group experts? The call for expression of interest for the DAGs has been extended to 9 May COB!

Read the opening statement by Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the global COVID-19 challenge.

At a breakfast meeting in the European Parliament with MEPs and a broad range of local authorities and civil society organisations, Cecilia Malmström stressed the importance of fair and ethical trade schemes. She argued they were an essential part of the EU's broader efforts to ensure responsible supply chains that respect human rights, labour rights and the environment.

Join a live, hands-on training on how to get the most out of the Access2Markets platform. The session covers import/export tools, trade barrier listings, contacting the Single Entry Point, trade stats, ROSA, My Trade Assistant (including procurement, services, and investment), the TDI SME Helpdesk—and wraps up with a live Q&A.

Join our live training on EU-Canada trade and get hands-on guidance for the Access2Markets platform — from import/export sections and the Canadian Tariff Finder to ROSA, TED, CanadaBuys, and MyTradeAssistant. The session wraps up with a live Q&A to answer your questions.

EU agri-food companies and producers are invited to join Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen on a high-level mission to Thailand (Bangkok). The mission will offer insights into Thailand’s market access conditions and highlight new business opportunities for EU agri-food and beverage products in the context of the EU–Thailand Free Trade Agreement.

The EU is exploring a new measure to keep aluminium scrap available within the European market — a key step for the green transition and strategic autonomy. The first phase is a public consultation open until the end of January: now is the moment to share your views.

The EU is using strategic foresight to anticipate global change and shape its future role — and invites experts, institutions and citizens to contribute to the 2026 Strategic Foresight Report.

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warns that the WTO is facing its most serious crisis, as trade becomes increasingly weaponised and existing rules fail to ensure fair outcomes. He argues that outdated frameworks and structural imbalances make reform urgent to preserve a predictable, rules-based global trading system and prevent severe economic consequences.

A timely deep dive into the global AI race and its implications for economic power, regulation and the future of markets.

An insightful exploration of China’s engineering-driven economic model and what it means for global competition, industrial policy and strategic autonomy.