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Our tour of Member States to talk about the benefits of the EU’s vast network of trade agreements continues! This week we visited Madrid.

Key fact: The EU remains the number one trader worldwide in agri-food products, with EUR 171 billion of imports and EUR 229 billion of exports in 2022. Despite global price increases, volumes of agri-food products traded generally did not drop in 2022 and in some cases even grew. The EU’s broad network of trade agreements contributed to this development.

The new 'Access2Conformity' tool will allow EU exporters large and small to reduce red tape by making better use of the EU’s Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with third countries.

Watch this very interesting discussion, on what should be expected from ongoing negotiations on the so-called Global Steel and Aluminium Arrangement and the forthcoming TTC meeting.

EU-UK Domestic Advisory Groups meetings in London resulted in a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to work together on joint solutions.

It was good being in Tallinn to talk to policy makers and business organisations. Our message was clear: the EU's trade department is here to provide opportunities and help businesses and policy makers get the most out of them. See you soon in Spain. Our next Market Access Day is in Madrid on 14th November.

This deal will provide legal certainty for businesses and consumers engaged in digital trade, enhance their protection in digital transactions, and foster an open, free and fair online environment. It will bring our partnership into the digital domain.

Time to make doing business in the online world easier, less costly and more efficient. Data flows are key to keep us connected and essential for economic growth and competitiveness. This EU-Japan agreement sends a strong message in support of rules based international trade system and against digital protectionism.

Pick from one of our 10 podcasts — on topics from clean energy to agriculture to trade — and learn more about what’s happening across Europe and what to expect. Our new podcast 'The Trade-Off' is also here and in case you missed it, the first episode is out now!

This list means that Member States are now able to impose authorisation requirements on exports of items included in other Member States’ control lists, as long as these are included in the Commission’s own compilation.

A French company with big plans to boost its exports beyond the borders of the EU. Today Axioma produces organic biostimulants that enable plant crops to withstand climate stress more effectively. They are in the process of international expansion to bring their solutions to all continents. Read their story.

This week, we are in Helsinki, on our tour of EU member states to promote our global network of trade agreements. Our growing global network of trade agreements works well and delivers results, especially for small and medium businesses. They form the backbone of the EU’s economy.

The EU FDI screening regulation continues to play an important role in addressing security risks stemming from FDIs. The upcoming revision aims at further improving this tool essential for our collective security.

Tom Moylan welcomes Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and his communications advisor Vanessa Mock. Think werewolves, Baltic sea sunsets and lots of trade policy background stories. Trade-Off’ is the latest EU podcast about the people, politics, and power inside Europe’s trade policy.

South Korea has removed a long-standing trade barrier for EU exports of poultry and pork and trade has finally resumed. The first shipments of German pork products have now successfully arrived in Korea, marking the end of a challenging export hiatus.

Learn more now about the new system and the key steps to take in your technical preparation for ICS2. From 1 December 2023, self-conformance testing will be available and it is also mandatory to complete before connecting to ICS2.

For this very first episode of Trade-Off Tom Moylan is joined by Valdis Dombrovskis and Vanessa Mock. They talked card murderous games, Latvia in the 80s, trade today, low hanging fruits and a sunset walk on the Baltic sea… Tune in on Tuesday the 17th of October to hear the full story!

The variety and quantity of information available on our website shows the European Commission’s commitment to being the world’s most transparent public institution in the field of trade policy.

Based on the investigation's findings, the Commission will establish whether it is in the EU's interest to remedy the effects of the unfair trade practices found by imposing anti-subsidy duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China.

Tom Moylan, together with his guests, will explore the stories of the people who shape and steer trade every day. Tune in to get to the bottom of why trade matters, how it works, and why people are passionate about it. The podcast premieres later this month on your favorite podcast platforms.