The European Union is the world’s largest trading bloc, and trade is one of the longest standing and most developed common European policies. This makes Brussels a global centre for the establishment of rules around the import and export of goods and services. Decisions taken in the EU capital can significantly impact a company’s ability to market its products or a government’s potential to develop a sector of its economy.
At Hill+Knowlton Strategies we have strong experience in assisting European and third country actors - from both the private and public sector - on a range of trade related issues. These include anti dumping, reform of preferential agreements, rules of origin, agricultural commodity reforms, bilateral agreements, sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and customs.
Our approach combines traditional lobbying and intelligence gathering with media relations and raising public awareness (where appropriate to the case in question). Our network of offices in all major EU capitals allows us to access the expertise and contacts of our colleagues across Europe to achieve a successful outcome for our clients.