Trade for all - Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy

The Commission is proposing a new trade and investment strategy for the European Union, entitled ‘Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy’.

The new approach builds on Europe's excellent trade track record. EU companies export nearly as much as China to the rest of the world and more than firms in the United States or any other country.

More than 30 million jobs already depend on exports outside the EU. 90% of future global growth will happen outside Europe's borders. A new strategy that will make trade agreements more effective and that will create more opportunities means supporting jobs in Europe.

The new strategy is also a direct response to the current intense debate on trade in the EU – including on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) that is being negotiated with the United States. It is also an implementation of the Juncker Commission's pledge to listen and respond to European public’s concerns.

Source: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1381 (latest update 19/11/2015)