The Trade Steering Committee covers four main areas :
Customs
UCC, Rex System
Trade preferences
Vietnam, Indonesia, TTIP, GSP
Sustainable development
Trade and sustainable development chapters
IPR
Promotion of IP protection in third countries, World Customs Organisation cooperation
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FESI calls for an ambitious and sustainable trade policy in response to new global challenges
Following today’s vote on Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis’ position as the new Commissioner responsible for external trade, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) would like to reiterate its ambitions for the future EU Trade Policy. “In these...
FESI hails the long-awaited entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement with Vietnam: an unprecedented milestone for the expansion of the sporting goods industry
Tomorrow will mark the formal entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA). After more than 8 years of negotiations, the EU and Vietnam will now benefit from a unique FTA that will gradually eliminate over 99 % of customs duties on...
FESI applauds the ratification of the EU-Vietnam FTA by the Vietnamese National Assembly
Today, the National Assembly of Vietnam has approved the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). “With the approval of the EVFTA by the National Assembly, the final milestone before the entry into force of the agreement has now been reached”...
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FESI raises alarm over stalled GSP Trilogue Negotiations and urges swift resolution to maintain trade benefits for developing countries
Brussels, 3rd July 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) expresses deep concerns regarding the breakdown of the negotiations on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). FESI firmly believes that the GSP Regulation is the crown jewel of...
Joint business preliminary statement on the Union Customs Code Reform Package
Striking a balance between trade simplification and enforcement will make the customs union a driver of future competitiveness for the EU. To this end, FESI, along with 13 other signatories, supports the publication by the European Commission of the Union Customs Code...
FESI meets with high-level representatives from Indonesia and Vietnam on the sidelines of the EU-ASEAN Summit to discuss bilateral economic cooperation
Brussels, 16 December 2022 FESI meets with high-level representatives from Indonesia and Vietnam on the sidelines of the EU-ASEAN Summit to discuss bilateral economic cooperation Senior officials from various ASEAN Member States gathered in Brussels this week as part...