It was hosted by MEP Barry Andrews and also had the participation of MEP Kathleen Van Brempt and Ibec’s Director of EU and International Affairs Pat Ivory. “With fierce global competition, with faster growth rates and more consumers, we need to step up efforts to make our value proposition to trading partners attractive, meaningful and reliable”, Beyrer said. |
Through trade policy the EU can increase its resilience by diversifying imports and creating new market opportunities abroad, he added. It can promote binding sustainable standards and level the playing field for European companies, improve security and reduce geopolitical risks. |
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