Trade and Economic Security

Commission initiates safeguard investigation into imports of PET resin chemicals

Today, the Commission initiated a safeguard investigation to assess whether safeguard measures are needed to protect EU industry from a significant increase in imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin chemicals.

Commission aims to unlock business opportunities for EU medical device companies in China

The European Commission is today leading a delegation of European medical device companies to Shanghai to support new business opportunities in the Chinese market.

Commission acts against imports of PET Spunbond from China

Today the European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Spunbond from the People’s Republic of China.

EU and Canada conclude negotiations on a digital trade agreement

Today, the European Union and Canada concluded negotiations on a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) at the EU-Canada Leaders’ Summit in Montreal.

Screening of foreign direct investment continues to advance EU security and public order

The European Commission closely cooperates with EU governments on screening investments from third countries to assess potential threats to European security or public order, shows a report published today.

Joint Statement at the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations

On 8-9 October 2026, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maroš Šefčovič held the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in Beijing.

EU trade agreements continue to benefit European businesses

The EU's growing network of trade agreements helps European businesses to access new export markets and creates a more predictable trade and investment environment, according to a report published today.

Commission acts against imports of pea protein from China

Today the Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of pea protein from the People’s Republic of China.