Constructing European Union Trade Policy

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The book explores the EU's shift towards negotiating free trade agreements with emerging economies following the stagnation of the Doha Round. Gabriel Siles-Brügge presents a constructivist perspective, emphasizing the influence of language and ideas on EU trade policy. Through interviews and document analysis, he reveals how policymakers prioritize exporters' interests over those of import-competing groups, reinforcing a neoliberal agenda. This approach has significant implications for the EU's economic diplomacy with developing regions, particularly the African, Caribbean, and Pacific states.