President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has appointed Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrowskis as Commissioner-designate for Trade – one of the most powerful portfolios within the institution. FTI Consulting’s trade team – led by Senior Advisor John Clancy – argues that this shows Europe strengthening its trade mandate – especially in the eyes of global partners but the former Latvian prime minister faces a host of challenges if he is to renew EU trade policy.
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