De-coding digital trade

Today’s Trade-off the Podium discussion with Olof Gill on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Ireland's EU presidency puts competitiveness first, with trade as a key pillar — maximising free trade agreements, diversifying supply chains, and advancing talks with partners from …

Steel isn't just old-school smokestacks — it's wind turbines, EVs, and Europe's green future. But the industry is drowning in cheap imports, sky-high energy costs & global overcapacity. The EU just put out bold new trade measures to fight back. Is it enough?

Today’s midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on 3 items of the week. Three items: a new EU-Korea digital trade agreement (easier e-signatures/contracts, more SME opportunities, stronger data/consumer protections); an upgraded partnership with Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius…

Today’s midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on GSP. The EU's GSP gives 65 least-developed countries low/no tariffs on exports to the EU, supporting their jobs and growth. In return, EU consumers and importers get more diversified sourcing — a current EU trade priority.