The EU's Economic Unshackling: A New Approach to Global Trade? The European Union has long been a proponent of free trade and open markets.
However, in recent years, the bloc has begun to diverge from traditional trade agreements and adopt a more assertive approach to economic cooperation.
Understanding the EU's Economic Divergence from Global Trade Agreements This shift is driven by growing discontent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, particularly regarding state aid and subsidies.