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Maros Sefcovic
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European Trade Commissioner advocating for fairness in global trade.
Notable Quotes
"Some WTO members have dramatically expanded their share of global trade while keeping their own markets relatively closed."View Story →
"When a member's global trade weight rises significantly, but its obligations do not evolve accordingly, we have to ask hard questions."View Story →
"Some WTO members have dramatically expanded their share of global trade while keeping their own markets relatively closed."View Story →
"I believe that the United States will honor the deal because this was the reassurance I got from my American partners."View Story →
"I believe that the United States will honour the deal because this was the reassurance I got from my American partners."View Story →
"I believe that the United States will honor the deal because this was the reassurance I got from my American partners."View Story →
"The vote is a crucial step."View Story →
"very positive"View Story →
"How can we transform these agreements which we are signing into concrete, tangible projects that will deliver for our business operators?"View Story →
"tackle the bloc's 1 billion euro ($1.16 billion) a day trade deficit and insulate companies from China's 'weaponisation of trade.'"View Story →
"This comes as China continues to use its chokehold on the processing of many minerals as leverage."View Story →
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