The European Commission's latest annual report on trade and investment barriers in third countries, which was published on Monday 26 June, points out a 10% increase in barriers encountered by European exporters in 2016. By contrast, however, it also points out the lifting of 20 barriers to trade in 12 countries thanks to efforts as part of the market access strategy.
In 2016, European exporters noted a 10% increase in the number of barriers to trade they encountered. According to the...