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Negotiating an Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

More and more counterfeited and pirated goods are on the international markets posing a threat to the sustainable development of the world economy. Trade in counterfeited goods causes significant financial losses for the right holders and legitimate businesses. A joint paper issued by the ACTA negotiating partner provides all the elements discussed and should help clarify what this agreement aims at.

Joint Communique following EU-South Korea FTA talks in London

EU Trade Commissioner Baroness Catherine Ashton and Korean Trade Minister Mr Kim Jong-hoon met in the margins of the G20 Summit to discuss the way to conclude the EU-Korea FTA negotiations. Ministers had substantive discussions on the issue of duty drawback.

Trade and development

WTO praises EU's stance on multilateral trade and support for developing countries

In its latest report on the European Union's trade policy, the WTO points out the EU´s instrumental role in strengthening the multilateral trading system and its leadership in the Doha Round of world trade talks. It highlights the EU's efforts to help integrate developing countries into the international trading system and recognises the progress made over the last two years in consolidating the EU's Internal Market.

Africa, Caribbean, Pacific

115 million euros for trade projects in Eastern and Southern Africa

The European Commission has pledged the above amount for an ambitious project to improve infrastructure and remove regulatory barriers to trade in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Press release

COMMISSIONER ASHTON ON ...

. trade projects in Eastern and Southern Africa

"Trade is a source of growth and jobs for developing countries, but they cannot reap the benefits if that trade falls at the first hurdle. This initiative is a perfect example of how targeted funding can remove barriers to trade caused by poor infrastructure and cumbersome regulation."

. the EU´s leadership on global trade

"The European Union will continue to show leadership on global trade and stand firm against protectionism. We need this commitment more than ever to promote trade and overcome the economic downturn. We are committed to multilateralism, to transparency, and to open markets based on rules that benefit developed and developing countries alike."

WEEKLY TRADE NEWS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Intellectual property RIGHTS Negotiating an Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement More and more counterfeited and pirated goods are on the international markets posing a threat to the sustainable development of the world economy. Trade in counterfeited goods causes significant financial losses for the right holders and legitimate businesses. A joint paper issued by the ACTA negotiating partner provides all the elements discussed and should help clarify what this agreement aims at. Read the Summary of key elements under discussion Korea Joint Communique following EU-South Korea FTA talks in London EU Trade Commissioner Baroness Catherine Ashton and Korean Trade Minister Mr Kim Jong-hoon met in the margins of the G20 Summit to discuss the way to conclude the EU-Korea FTA negotiations. Ministers had substantive discussions on the issue of duty drawback. Press release Trade and development WTO praises EU's stance on multilateral trade and support for developing countries In its latest report on the European Union's trade policy, the WTO points out the EU´s instrumental role in strengthening the multilateral trading system and its leadership in the Doha Round of world trade talks. It highlights the EU's efforts to help integrate developing countries into the international trading system and recognises the progress made over the last two years in consolidating the EU's Internal Market. Press release Africa, Caribbean, Pacific 115 million euros for trade projects in Eastern and Southern Africa The European Commission has pledged the above amount for an ambitious project to improve infrastructure and remove regulatory barriers to trade in Eastern and Southern Africa. Press release See also our factsheet for Aid for trade	COMMISSIONER ASHTON ON ... . trade projects in Eastern and Southern Africa "Trade is a source of growth and jobs for developing countries, but they cannot reap the benefits if that trade falls at the first hurdle. This initiative is a perfect example of how targeted funding can remove barriers to trade caused by poor infrastructure and cumbersome regulation." . the EU´s leadership on global trade "The European Union will continue to show leadership on global trade and stand firm against protectionism. We need this commitment more than ever to promote trade and overcome the economic downturn. We are committed to multilateralism, to transparency, and to open markets based on rules that benefit developed and developing countries alike."
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