Report: Protectionism on the Rise, EU Successful in Countering Barriers

The present report, published on 26 June 2017, reported a 10% increase in the number of trade barriers European exporters encountered in 2016 alone. 372 such barriers were in place at the end of last year in over 50 trade destinations across the world. The 36 obstacles created in 2016 could affect EU exports that are worth around €27 billon.

European Commission: DG Communication: SPEECH/17/1799, 26.06.17: Press Conference by Commissioner Malmström on the 'Report on Trade and Investment Barriers' http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-17-1799_en.htm

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