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RSSEU and US agree to start discussions on a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminium and suspend steel and aluminium trade disputes
European Commission President von der Leyen and United States President Biden agreed today to start discussions on a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminium.
EU exports boosted thanks to stronger implementation and enforcement of trade deals and global rules
Effective implementation and enforcement of EU trade agreements and international trade rules have added €5.4 billion to EU exports in 2020.
Ban on export credits for coal-fired electricity projects agreed at OECD
Following the EU’s call for action, OECD countries have today reached an agreement in principle to end support, in the form of export credits, for unabated coal-fired plants in the lead up to COP26.
Prior information notice - Framework Contract for the Organization of Study Visits and Market Access Analysis in the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Field
TRADE/2021/OP/0004-PIN - Framework Contract for the Organization of Study Visits and Market Access Analysis in the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Field. 2021/OP/0004-PIN
EU-US Trade and Technology Council: Commission launches consultation platform for stakeholder’s involvement to shape transatlantic cooperation
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.
Commission adopts definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of flat-rolled aluminium products from China
The Commission has adopted definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of aluminium flat-rolled products originating from China for a period of 5 years to counter unfair trading practices.
Energy Charter Treaty: Progress continues in modernisation negotiations
The European Commission and EU Member States participated in the seventh negotiation round on the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) from 28 September to 1 October.
EU extends COVID-19 vaccines export transparency and authorisation mechanism until December
Today, the EU has extended until 31 December 2021 the COVID-19 vaccines export transparency and authorisation mechanism in its current form. The Commission does not intend to propose a further extension of this mechanism after 31 December 2021.
Stepping up the enforcement of EU trade agreements: the European Commission appoints members of expert panel assisting in the selection of arbitrators
The European Commission has appointed four individuals of recognised competence to the panel of independent experts assisting the Commission in the task of selecting candidates for the role of adjudicators under dispute settlement mechanisms.
Commission proposes new EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences to promote sustainable development in low-income countries
Today, the Commission has adopted the legislative proposal for the new EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for the period 2024-2034.