Myths about ‘banana wars'

Trade ministers agree new procurement rules

EU, US, Japan compromise to pave way for updated Government Procurement Agreement.

In from the cold – at last

It has taken 18 years, but Russia is finally about to join the World Trade Organization.

Commission tries to help SMEs take on the world

Strategy aims to help SMEs in foreign markets, but smaller firms still to focus on the domestic markets.

EU threatens to close access to internal market

18 poorer countries told to sign and ratify economic partnership agreements.

Trade tedium

No one gets excited by trade session of the EU's Foreign Affairs Council.