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Parliamentary Testimony

Political assessment of possible future positive (cooperation) or negative (restrictive) attitudes of main trade partners of the EU

Testimony to the European Parliament on the geopolitical aspects of trade.

By: and Date: November 16, 2020 Topic: European Parliament

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