#tradeXpresso: with the WTO #MC14 around the corner, let’s have a poll about the future of multilateralism in Tomorrowland.

What do you see as the most likely scenario for #TradePolicy3.0?
a. Immunity
b. Sclerosis
c. Contagion

Not really sure what I mean? Click here: ecipe.org/wp-content/u...

#tradeXpresso: I never anticipated that this paper about Trade Policy 2.0 algorithms for rules of origin and public procurement might become relevant one day to « easify » the complexities involved in the #IAA implementation!

New title: “AI meets IAA”

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#tradeXpresso: for people interested in an optimistic scenario for Trade Policy 3.0, here’s an idea for your next custom t-shirt 👕:

“Do yourself a service: make #Mode5services duty free”.

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#tradeXpresso: Trade Policy 3.0 - three scenarios for Tomorrowland

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#tradeXpresso:  in Trade Policy 2.0 tariffs were a dull topic. Now, in Trade Policy 3.0, when it comes to tariffs, there's never a dull moment.

Listen to my podcast with @osguinea about #TradePolicy3.0.

From baby boomers to Gen Z, we got you covered! ecipe.org/podcast/epis...

Trade Policy 3.0: Three Scenarios for Tomorrowland Global trade policy is at a crossroads. For decades, trade liberalisation was guided first by macroeconomic principles – Trade Policy 1.0 – and later by firm-level insights and global value chain

#tradeXpresso: after reading Martin Wolf’s latest FT article (www.ft.com/content/b515...) I am now intellectually reassured that #TradePolicy3.0 is actually a thing.

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Interested in your views!

#tradeXpresso: chart of the week- the importance of services trade in the spotlight today in Brussels, thanks to the EU Services Forum!

A tale of five countries and five modes of supply:

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Key takeaway: the EU has the highest share of #Mode5services!

Trade Policy 3.0: Three Scenarios for Tomorrowland Global trade policy is at a crossroads. For decades, trade liberalisation was guided first by macroeconomic principles – Trade Policy 1.0 – and later by firm-level insights and global value chain

#tradeXpresso: Global trade policy is at a crossroads. A new paradigm –Trade Policy 3.0– is emerging, based on resilience, economic security, geopolitical rivalries and weaponised dependencies.

New ECIPE brief🧾: How will trade policy evolve in Tomorrowland?

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#tradeXpresso: in Seoul these days trying to capture the complexity of global regulatory issues affecting world trade. In one chart.

Great engagement from Korean counterparts for stronger cooperation and trade facilitation initiatives, including new trade “mini-deals”!

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#tradeXpresso: tariffs are simple till they aren’t. Have a look at the U.S. tariff landscape:
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#tradeXpresso: perfect timing for a new “mini-deal” that will facilitate trade between the European 🇪🇺 Union and Canada 🇨🇦.

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Still not sure how important are mini-deals for EU exporters? Check this out: ecipe.org/publications...

#tradeXpresso: I guess establishing the new US tariff rate applicable to some products (and their origin) might drive a few people 🛃 nuts 🌰 🥜 !

#tradeXpresso: It's time for a new role at DG Trade. Starting a new position as Head of Trade in Goods, Tariff Negotiations, #TBT, Customs and #RoOs!

Wishing the best to my former #PublicProcurement dream team, with whom I shared a number of successes over the years: (1/x)

#tradeXpresso: big crowd at the Global Digital Collaboration #GDC25 event in Geneva!

Key trade topics today:
🔹cross-border interoperability
🔹traceability across global supply chains

It’s high time we walk the talk on trade and technology in Europe: ecipe.org/publications...

#tradeXpresso: EU experts are working hard with WTO partners to remove key #TBT barriers that significantly affect over € 40bn of EU exports. As in the past, successful multilateral cooperation continues behind the trade war headlines!

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Commission restricts Chinese participation in medical devices procurement The European Commission decided to exclude Chinese companies from EU government purchases of medical devices exceeding €5 million. This measure follows the conclusions of the first investigation under...

#tradeXpresso: the European Commission adopted the first measures under the International Procurement Instrument #IPI.

The measures will be legally applicable in 10 days from the date of publication.

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#tradeXpresso: three insights from a “trade and jobs” chart.
♦️The EU has the highest stakes in a functioning global trading system.
♦️1 in 20 jobs in Europe depends on transatlantic trade.
♦️ But RoW is 4x more important, so every trade deal counts!

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#tradeXpresso: chart du jour - currently applied #tariffs by the United States 🇺🇸.

Source: based on the IMF-WTO Tariff Tracker. Simple averages across all products. May 2025.

#tradeXpresso: incognito.

No #tradeXpresso today.

Regulatory Cooperation Forum: Stakeholders debrief meeting The seventh annual meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) will take place in Brussels on Wednesday 14 May 2025. Established under the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and T...

#tradeXpresso: if you hurry up, you still have time to register for the next CETA Regulatory Cooperation Forum with Canada 🇨🇦!

We have over 7️⃣0️⃣ 0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ EU firms (most of them SMEs) that export to Canada and we want to reach out to all of EU!

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#tradeXpresso Lungo and global supply chains.

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#tradeXpresso: in turbulent times every trade agreement counts for EU companies and #procurement offers big opportunities!

Today we have added to our #Access2Procurement tool Albania 🇦🇱 BiH 🇧🇦 Serbia 🇷🇸 Kosovo 🇽🇰 North Macedonia 🇲🇰 Norway 🇳🇴 Iceland 🇮🇸 Liechtenstein 🇱🇮
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#tradeXpresso: On my way to an interesting event today, to discuss our future trade priorities with key EU industries.

The stakes are really high for both manufacturing and services sectors!

I don’t have a crystal ball so I will rely on this: ecipe.org/publications...

#tradeXpresso: chart du jour. The top world importer of goods and services is…

#tradeXpresso: Exciting news for over 240'000 EU exporters to Switzerland🇨🇭, our 4th largest trading partner!

🥁📢 Our user-friendly #Access2Procurement tool now offers quick answers about opportunities to win public contracts in Switzerland!

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#tradeXpresso: many things matter more than tariffs in EU trade policy and EU FTAs continue to make a positive difference to EU companies.

Fact 👉 the value of Japanese public procurement contracts won by EU bidders:
¥4️⃣3️⃣’8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣’0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣’0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
#Access2Procurement

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#tradeXpresso: foreign bidders in EU procurement, in one chart.

Key messages:
• many foreign bidders win (full/partial) public contracts in Europe.
• but foreign participation is very skewed:
1. proximity matters
2. trade agreements matter

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#tradeXpresso quiz: the participation of foreign bidders in EU public procurement is….
A. too little
B. too much
C. hard to tell without more data

Some hints 👉: ecipe.org/publications...

#tradeXpresso Valentine:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Tariffs are bad,
But trade fans, keep cool!

#Mode5Services thrive,
Mini-deals spark cheer,
Strong supply chains
Bring love all year!