The European Commission’s latest report on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade and economic security policy highlights how trade agreements are supporting European businesses by opening access to international markets and strengthening supply-chain resilience. In 2025 and the first half of 2026, the EU concluded agreements with Mercosur, Mexico, Indonesia, India and Australia, as well as four Eastern and Southern African countries: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles. Together, these agreements increase the EU’s share of preferential trade to 53.3%.  

The report also highlights efforts to remove trade barriers and resolve disputes with third-country trading partners, supported by the EU’s strengthened enforcement tools. It notes that the EU currently has 45 trade agreements with 80 countries, while negotiations are ongoing with Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The EU is also pursuing other forms of engagement, including digital trade agreements and investment partnerships.  

For European businesses, the report underlines the role of effective implementation and enforcement in improving market access, supporting more resilient supply chains and securing access to critical inputs. It also highlights the Access2Markets portal as a tool to help businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, make use of the opportunities offered by EU trade agreements.  

For more information, please access the entire report through European Commission website.