The European Commission exceptionally reopened its review of the steel safeguards measures after calls from the steel industry and some member states for a downward revision of the quota. Completing the tight deadline of the 7th of May, CLEPA has prepared a contribution focusing on the...
On the 5th of May, CLEPA and members of its Trade Working Group met with representatives of the European Commission to present the perspective of the automotive supply industry on the future Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the UK. The discussion included exchanges on...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][button target="_self" hover_type="default" text="Download Position Paper" link="https://clepa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CLEPA-Position-Statement-FTA.pdf"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Executive Summary January 2020 marked the end of the UK’s membership of the EU and the start of unique and unprecedented trade negotiations. For the first time the EU and a third country...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] EU-Vietnam free trade agreement will gradually eliminate almost all customs duties The deal includes binding rules on climate, labour and human rights EU a step closer to region-to-region trade with Southeast Asia The EU-Vietnam trade agreement, the “most...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Following on from the strong support of the International Trade committee on 21st January 2020, the undersigned business associations respectfully request that Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) consider the benefits for both sides and approve the EU-Vietnam...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Britain’s car industry after Brexit, BBC Radio Sigrid de Vries explains the implications for the EU-wide motor industry if the UK government chooses to diverge on automotive standards.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][button target="_self" hover_type="default" text="Listen to the episode" link="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172wx93fmj00tn"][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Auto industry underlines need for...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Growing better together CLEPA supports an ambitious EU trade policy. EU Free Trade Agreements create opportunities for European businesses, contribute to job creation, and enhance global competition and innovation. Vietnam is a fast growing market and a strategic partner,...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Considering the urgent matter that Brexit represents today in the European agenda, the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change of the European Economic and Social Committee organised a session on the 2nd of October to discuss its potential impact...
The European Commission has published its decision to adopt the adjustments to the steel safeguard measures. It will take effect as of 1 October 2019. The decision to proceed with the adjustments to the existing steel safeguard measures, in place since July 2018, follows the wide...
• Europe’s leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. • Barrier-free trade crucial for continued success of the deeply integrated pan-European auto sector. • Application of WTO tariffs on cars and vans could mean €5.7bn bill for EU/UK industry and consumers. • Sector...