CETA works, CETA delivers. (21/09/2023)

The right technology + the right partnerships = sustainable future. In 6 years, trade in goods and services between the EU and Canada grew by 65%. It's a true success!

Arancha González: Trade doesn’t work in isolation from good domestic policies (21/09/2023)

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.

Market Access Days in Italy (21/09/2023)

We’re doing a tour of EU member states to promote our vast network of trade agreements to businesses and policy makers. It was great to be in Italy, grazie! See the full video by clicking the link below.

Civil Society Dialogue on trade aspects of the European Economic Security Strategy (28/09/2023)

The European Commission will present the trade aspects of the European Economic Security Strategy adopted by the Commission on 20 June 2023

안녕하세요 Annyeonghaseyo! (14/09/2023)

Trade in agricultural products between the EU and South Korea is about to become a lot easier. Click the button to find out more.

#SOTEU - Europe must answer the call of history (14/09/2023)

This year's State of the European Union's address had a strong message on international trade: smart trade delivers good jobs and prosperity.

Access2Markets Live Training Seminar (26/09/2023)

Need some help navigating our trade portal Access2Markets? No problem, we've got you just the training for you!

Civil Society Dialogue on the EU’s Trade Defence Instruments – Annual Report 2022 (25/09/2023)

The European Commission will give an overview of the 41st Annual Report covering the EU’s anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard activities, as well as the trade defence activity of third countries against the EU in 2022.

Our annual TDI report is now live! Watch the video to find out what that means in practice. (07/09/2023)

Take a peak in the EU's efforts to counter unfair trade practices support EU industry and European jobs

EU's Trade Defence in 2022: defending EU industry and protecting jobs (07/09/2023)

The 2022 report on the EU's trade defence activities, was published this week. It shows that the European Commission has continued to be active and assertive in defending EU producers against unfair trade practices in 2022 by robustly applying the legislation and ensuring that measures are effective.

EU-CELAC: Helping small businesses succeed. Check out our videos on Twitter! (19/07/2023)

Have a look at how our trade agreements with Latin America help EU businesses thrive.

EVP speech at the EU-CELAC business roundtable on CRMs and e-mobility (19/07/2023)

Need a weekend read? Check out the speech of EVP Dombrovskis on critical raw materials and on the work with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to make the e-mobility transformation a reality. Enjoy the holidays and we will be back with more Trade news in September!

Canada: Access to procurement made easy (13/07/2023)

After the Access2Procurement tool, we have one more tool in store for you. The Canadian authorities have called on the Commission to encourage EU businesses interested in the Canadian procurement market to register with Canada Buys. This new online portal is an important outcome of CETA which enhances transparency and accessibility both for Canadians and foreign bidders. Note that the submission of bids is only possible for registered users. What are you waiting for? Check out the website!

EU takes next step in WTO ruling against US tariffs on Spanish olives (18/07/2023)

The EU requested the establishment of a compliance panel to assess the measures taken by the US to comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel report which ruled against US tariffs on Spanish ripe olives.

Attention all traders! The Foreign Subsidies Regulation started to apply on 12 July (13/07/2023)

The FSR allows the Commission to investigate financial contributions granted by non-EU countries to companies operating in the EU and redress, if needed, their distortive effects. Check out our post for more insights and the further details in the dedicated webpage for companies' obligations as of 12 October 2023.

The Commission wants to hear your voice on the possible use of the Enforcement Regulation in its dispute with Indonesia on nickel export restrictions (13/07/2023)

Private stakeholders affected by the Indonesian export ban and domestic processing requirement on nickel ore, or by possible EU commercial policy measures in response are invited to share their inputs. Check out for further details!

Economic security: A new EU paradigm? (13/07/2023)

Are you looking for a trade related read? The discussion paper "Economic security: A new EU paradigm?" from the European Policy Centre may be for you. Enjoy your weekend!

EU and New Zealand sign ambitious free trade agreement (13/07/2023)

The EU and New Zealand have signed their free trade agreement! At a time of challenging geopolitical shifts, cooperation with reliable and like-minded partners like New Zealand matters more than ever. Read the full press release to find out more on the potential trade increase and the opportunities that it will open up for businesses!

Proposal to extend the current Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP) for an additional four years (06/07/2023)

The EU’s GSP removes import duties from products coming into the EU market from vulnerable developing countries. It covers 65 countries, which are among the poorest in the world. Check out the full list!

The new version of the Rules of Origin Self-Assessment (ROSA) tool is now available for most EU FTAs (16/06/2023)

The new version of the Rules of Origin Self-Assessment tool is now available on Access2Markets for most EU free trade agreements. ROSA has been completely revamped with a new interface and simple questions that will help you through the process of assessing the origin of your product and therefore knowing whether the products can benefit from preferential tariff treatment in the EU trade agreements. Check it out!

Access2Procurement tool now covers USA (04/07/2023)

DG Trade expanded its Access2Procurement online tool to cover the United States, making transatlantic procurement – and transatlantic trade more broadly – easier for EU businesses. Access2Procurement allows companies in the EU to obtain user-friendly information on public procurement tenders available to them in several of the EU’s trading partners.

The EU-Chile agreement has been sent to Council for signature authorisation! (06/07/2023)

The modernised EU-Chile agreement has taken a step towards ratification, with the Commission sending the Advanced Framework Agreement (AFA) and the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA) to the Council for authorising its signature. Once the Council gives its green light, the EU would sign the agreement with Chile. Read the full press release!

Origin(al) rules and the the use of trade preferences: the case of EU trade with Canada (06/07/2023)

Are you looking for a trade related read? The July 2023 Chief Economist Note "Origin(al) rules and the the use of trade preferences: the case of EU trade with Canada" is out. Enjoy your weekend!

Developing countries' integration into the world economy (29/06/2023)

Now with the correct link: the July 2023 Chief Economist Note 'Developing countries' integration into the world economy' is out. Apologies for the error. Enjoy your weekend!

Developing countries' integration into the world economy (29/06/2023)

Are you looking for a trade related read? The July 2023 Chief Economist Note "Developing countries' integration into the world economy" is out. Hope you'll find it interesting! 💡 Enjoy your weekend!

4th Joint EU-US stakeholders outreach event Re-export of dual-use items (19/07/2023)

The EU and U.S. will invite stakeholders to participate to a new outreach event with a special focus on transatlantic trade facilitation in relation to dual-use item, in particular their re-export and relevant license requirement and exceptions. The EU and US co-chairs of the Export Control Working Group would like to receive your input!

Do you know SMEs exporting outside EU thanks to trade deals? (01/06/2023)

We want to hear their story! Please reach out to TRADE-EUTN-CONTACT@ec.europa.eu

EU & Central American civil society organizations have met in El Salvador for a trade dialogue on sustainability (29/06/2023)

Officials from the European Commission and the governments of the six Central American countries have exchanged views with civil society organisations on the implementation of the Trade and Sustainable Development Title of the EU-Central America Association Agreement. Go check what they discussed!

Greenlight to digital trade negotiations with the Republic of Korea and Singapore (29/06/2023)

The Council greenlighted the European Commission's mandate for digital trade negotiations with the Republic of Korea and Singapore. The negotiations, once concluded, will contribute to our societies' digital transformation and enhance the EU's role in the Indo-Pacific region.

EU and Japan strengthen cooperation on digital trade and economic security (29/06/2023)

The Executive Vice-President and the Ministers concluded on Tuesday at the High-Level Economic Dialogue the EU-Japan Digital Trade Principles. This instrument will build on internationally agreed principles such as the G7 Digital Trade Principles and the World Trade Organization e-commerce negotiations and it will be non-binding.

Follow ECIPE (European Centre For International Political Economy) - an independent policy think tank dedicated to trade and international economic policy issues (22/06/2023)

Are you looking for an interested read? The European Centre For International Political Economy (ECIPE) website will give you some hints! Enjoy your weekend!!

4th Joint EU-US stakeholders outreach event Re-export of dual-use items (19/07/2023)

Following the 3rd joint stakeholder event in November 2022, the EU and U.S. will invite stakeholders to participate to a new outreach event with a special focus on transatlantic trade facilitation in relation to dual-use item.

Welcome to the first EU Strategy for Economic Security (22/06/2023)

This strategy is vital for the EU's competitiveness and open economy. Go share your views on LinkedIn and have a look at the full communication

The Commission wants to hear your views on the current EU rules on foreign direct investment screening (14/06/2023)

The open public consultation is ongoing. Give your feedback by July 14 clicking on the more button!

The EU and Kenya concluded negotiations for an Economic and Partnership Agreement (EPA) (22/06/2023)

The Agreement will boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya's economic development. It is the most ambitious EU trade deal with a developing country when it comes to sustainability provisions such as climate and environmental protection and labour rights.

Do you know examples of SMEs exporting outside EU thanks to trade deals? (01/06/2023)

We want to hear their story! Please reach out to TRADE-EUTN-CONTACT@ec.europa.eu

DG Trade community building (15/06/2023)

The EU's Trade Department meets business owners, members of civil society and policy makers across the globe. Each and every meeting gives us new insights and new ideas and helps shape EU trade policy.

Today - Second CSD meeting on the Trade Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) in support of negotiations with India (16/06/2023)

The draft interim report is now online!

CSD on the EU anti-coercion instrument - Last chance to register today! (22/06/2023)

The purpose of this meeting is to present the objectives and the functions of the upcoming new instrument and to offer insights of the political agreement that should be reached in early June.

CSD meeting on the reform of the WTO (27/06/2023)

The purpose of this meeting is to provide a state of play and exchange views with EU civil society organisations’ key issues for the upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO, with a focus on WTO reform.

Civil Society Dialogue Forum: Trade and Sustainable Development Board under the EU-Central America Association Agreement (28/06/2023)

Representatives from trade unions, business organisations, environmental groups and other civil society organisations are invited to the public session of the Civil Society Dialogue Forum between the European Union and Central American countries.

The Commission wants to hear your views on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (13/06/2023)

The open public consultation period will run for four weeks. Give your feedback by July 11 clicking on the more button!

The European Commission has adopted its negotiating directives for a Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA) with the US (14/06/2023)

The objective is to foster EU-US supply chains in critical raw materials needed in the production of electric vehicle batteries. In 2022 alone, the EU exported €8.3 billion worth of critical raw materials relevant to this industry.

IMF - World trade can still drive prosperity (15/06/2023)

Are you looking for a trade related read? Here is our suggestion: IMF article "World trade can still drive prosperity". Hope you'll find it interesting! 💡 Enjoy your weekend!