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Trade-Off
Hosted by Directorate-General for Trade · EN
A podcast series on EU trade policy – and why it matters.
Welcome to ‘Trade-Off’ - the podcast about the people, politics, and power inside Europe’s trade policy.
Tom Moylan, together with his guests, will explore the stories of the people who shape and steer trade every day.
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SWEXIT: Sabine Weyand's Final Trade-Off
May 28Tap to summarizeSeven years. Brexit. Mercosur. A pandemic. A world where the rulebook keeps catching fire. As Director-General of DG Trade, Sabine Weyand was at the centre of it all — fierce, formidable, and reportedly terrifying when necessary. In this special episode, she reflects on what it took to keep EU trade policy from unravelling, what "the law of the jungle" really means for Europe, and what comes next. Spoiler: it involves Florence and considerably less chaos.
Transcribe →EU-India: The mother of all deals
May 20Tap to summarize“Not just the mother of all deals — the Everest of free trade agreements.” In this episode of Trade Off, we unpack the landmark EU–India FTA set to connect 2 billion people and reshape global trade. From geopolitics and sustainability to wine, yoga mats and AI, negotiators and experts reveal the ambitions, tensions and human stories behind one of the world’s biggest economic partnerships.
Transcribe →Trade-Off the podium - EU-Mercosur
Apr 29Tap to summarizeToday’s midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on the EU-Mercosur agreement
Transcribe →Friends with benefits: a Trade Policy Day Story
Jan 25Tap to summarizeTrade rules under pressure, supply chain shake-ups and a WTO in need of CPR – These were some of the highlights from Trade Policy Day 2025. The mission? Move faster and diversify the EU’s trade partnerships, without ditching European values. With the return of geopolitics every new deal counts and standing still isn’t an option
Transcribe →ASEAN Trade Diaries
Nov 23Tap to summarizeWhat links cassava chips, batik shirts, and tariff-free sneakers? They all tell the story of Europe’s trade ties with Southeast Asia. This episode explores the EU’s landmark deal with Indonesia, ongoing talks with Thailand, and the wider ASEAN region’s role in global trade. From cultural quirks to geopolitical shifts, discover how these agreements shape competitiveness, sustainability, and the products we use every day.
Transcribe →The EU-Mercosur Deal Unwrapped
Sep 3Tap to summarizeWhat do Belgian chocolate, Brazilian cachaça and a 25-year negotiation have in common? Tune in to our next episode of Trade Off and embark with the negotiators of the Mercosur deal on a trade rollercoaster that will take you from green hydrogen dreams to cheese label drama.
Transcribe →EU-Canada: Trade and much more
Jun 23, 2025Tap to summarizeThis podcast is about the people, politics, and power inside Europe’s trade policy. Tom Moylan together with his guests will explore the stories of the people who shape, and steer trade every day. To get to the bottom of why trade matters, how it works, and why people are passionate about it.
Transcribe →Tariffs: What’s up?
Apr 27, 2025Tap to summarizeTariffs come in many different forms and shapes. Some like them, others much less. They increase, decrease or vary depending on the season. What’s the impact? What’s the thinking behind? And why are lower tariffs generally good for trade?
Transcribe →De-coding digital trade
Feb 24, 2025Tap to summarizeThis podcast is about the people, politics, and power inside Europe’s trade policy. Tom Moylan together with his guests will explore the stories of the people who shape, and steer trade every day. To get to the bottom of why trade matters, how it works, and why people are passionate about it.
Transcribe →Meet our new Commissioner
Dec 17, 2024Tap to summarizeMaté and Mercosur, tariffs and trust, big players or biggest partners – and who is behind the golden bars? Less than a month into the new mandate, Tom Moylan meets the new Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič.
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