A notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council of the European Union schedules a meeting of the Trade Policy Committee (Deputies) for 2 July 2026. The agenda covers WTO reform, bilateral trade negotiations, and other trade-related matters, informing member state delegates and facilitating preparation for the session.
The meeting, set for 2 July 2026, will begin with adoption of the agenda and a presentation of the Presidency's programme. Discussions on WTO reform and multilateral issues are listed, reflecting ongoing EU efforts to update global trade rules. A review of the EU-South Africa 'Clean Trade and Investment Partnership' (CTIP) is scheduled, which could set a precedent for future clean trade agreements. Updates on EU-Thailand FTA negotiations, held in Brussels from 22 to 26 June 2026, and EU-UAE FTA negotiations, held virtually from 6 to 10 July 2026, are also on the agenda. Under 'any other business', the committee will address EU-Armenia trade relations, the EU-Indonesia trade agreement, and possible updates on key dossiers under negotiation affecting strategic trade issues.
The Trade Policy Committee (Deputies) prepares trade policy decisions for the Council. The meeting's outcomes could influence the pace of EU trade negotiations and its stance on WTO reform. Stakeholders impacted include EU exporters and importers, who may benefit from expanded market access if FTAs advance, and EU producers in sectors sensitive to competition from new trade partners. The CTIP review may affect clean technology industries and environmental standards. No prior coverage of this meeting exists in recent records.