On Wednesday 14 October, the European Commission holds its 2026 Trade Policy Day to discuss the future of EU trade policy.
In recent years, international trade has been shaken by conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic, economic coercion, rising overcapacity, unilateral tariffs, and the weakening of multilateral rules. As the world's largest trading bloc, the EU faces a dual challenge: that of strengthening its own resilience and competitiveness, while also supporting a rules-based global trading system adapted to new geopolitical realities. Join us for the 2026 edition of Trade Policy Day to discuss how trade policy can help promote stability, resilience and growth in an uncertain world, balance strategic openness with greater autonomy, and keep EU industry competitive while avoiding protectionism.
This year, discussions will focus on: - Leveraging the EU's network of trade agreements; - Improving the EU's economic security; - Boosting the EU's strategic autonomy; - Promoting stability in the multilateral trading system; - How companies can benefit from EU trade agreements; - How stakeholders perceive the benefits of EU trade policy on the ground.
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