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Directorate-General for Trade

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The Directorate-General for Trade conducts the European Union's common trade policy under the authority of EU Trade Commissioner.

Treaty of Lisbon: taking Europe into the 21st century

The Treaty of Lisbon enters into force – Implications for the EU's trade policy

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EU & WTO

World Trade Organisation headquarters - Illustration credit: jez s

One of the key players in the World Trade Organisation

With its common trade policy, the European Commission negotiates on behalf of the Union's 27 Member States.

EU exports to non-member countries

-18.8% annual growth
For September 2009, year-on-year growth (compared to September 2008).
+3.4% monthly growth
For September 2009, month-on-month growth (compared to August 2009), seasonally adjusted data.

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EU Trade Commissioner
Benita Ferrero-Waldner

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