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Today, the Commission published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on export-related restrictions concerning dual-use goods and advance technology items. 

The EU and Kenya agreed today to advance negotiations on an interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA). This important agreement will enhance trade and investment opportunities and help boost sustainable economic growth and job creation.

The European Commission and EU Member States participated in the tenth negotiation round on the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) from 17-21 January.

Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Mr. Hagiuda Koichi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, met virtually on 30 November 2021.

TRADE/2021/OP/0007 Study in Support of the Analytical and Editing Work with Regard to the GSP Assessment and Reporting to the European Parliament (EP) and the Council

The United States, Japan and the European Union have agreed to renew their Trilateral partnership to address the global challenges posed by non-market policies and practices of third countries.

Today, the Commission launched an online consultation platform on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC), allowing stakeholders to share their views and provide common proposals on the work ahead.

The Commission has initiated a series of actions to effectively implement and enforce the new Export Control Regulation (EU) 2021/821 that enters into force on 9 September 2021 following its adoption on 20 May 2021.

EU submits proposal seeking the commitment of WTO members for a multilateral trade action plan to expand production of COVID-19 vaccines.