Constructing European Union Trade Policy

The book explores the EU's shift towards free trade agreements with emerging economies following the stagnation of the Doha Round, emphasizing the influence of language and ideas in shaping trade policy. Gabriel Siles-Brügge critiques the focus on exporters' interests over those of import-competing groups, arguing this has created a strong drive for market-opening. He also examines the implications of the EU's neoliberal trade orientation on its economic diplomacy with developing regions, particularly the African, Caribbean, and Pacific states, amid ongoing economic challenges.