The letter is a detailed paper that summarises the rationale behind the EU´s trade policy, the changing nature of the trade agenda and sets out the main policy orientations the European Union should consider for the future.
President Barroso states that trade is an essential lever in our strategy to boost growth and jobs in the EU and that grasping the opportunities offered by these external sources of growth will be critical for the future dynamism and sustainability of our economy.
A copy of the letter to the President of the European Council together with the more detailed paper will be available shortly on President Barroso´s website.
