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"we cannot set out the guidelines for a new trade policy for Europe without bearing in mind the significant changes which have taken place in the last decade in the international economy. One need only think of the huge growth of countries such as China and India: in the year 2000, they accounted for only 10% of the global economy, while according to some estimates, this figure could reach 25% in 2020.
In order to promote the competitiveness of European industries, I think the time has come to develop a long-term strategy for international trade that is capable of facing up to the many challenges that this new situation poses. Only by strengthening dialogue with our strategic partners, reducing trade barriers and introducing a new European investment policy shall we be able to promote smart growth and safeguard, even at this time of crisis, the more than 36 million jobs that depend, directly or indirectly, on the ability of the EU to trade with the rest of the world.
Lastly, I would note that we are also tasked with protecting EU products from the distortions in international trade caused by globalisation. I therefore hope to see the implementation of suitable trade defence instruments that will provide an effective response to the legitimate concerns of Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises."@en1
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