Trade-Off
A podcast series on EU trade policy – and why it matters. Tom Moylan, together with his guests, explores the stories of the people who shape and steer trade every day. The podcast covers the people, politics, and power inside Europe's trade policy.
Episodes
Trade-Off Trailer
Teaser - The podcast premieres later this month on your favorite podcast platforms.
Trade-Off Trailer 2
For this episode of Trade-Off Tom Moylan was pleased to be joined by Valdis Dombrovskis and Vanessa Mock. We talked murderous card games, Latvia in the 80s, trade today, low hanging fruits and a picture of a sunset walk on the Baltic Sea.Tune in on Tuesday the 17th October, to hear the full story!
Trade-Off Trailer 3
For this episode of Trade-Off Tom Moylan was pleased to be joined by Valdis Dombrovskis and Vanessa Mock. We talked murderous card games, Latvia in the 80s, trade today, low hanging fruits and a picture of a sunset walk on the Baltic Sea.Tune in on Tuesday the 17th October, to hear the full story!
All strings attached – the man at the center of EU trade policy
What does it take to steer EU trade policy through the challenges of our times? Tom Moylan meets European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, who shares his insights into the inner workings of EU trade policy, how his background and upbringing have shaped his views on trade, and what it means to relentlessly seek solutions for issues that have a direct impact on people’s lives.
Trade-Off Episode 2 Teaser
How do you make open trade fair? For this episode of Trade-Off Tom Moylan met the Commission’s Chief Trade Enforcement Officer Denis Redonnet and two seasoned trade defence experts, Martin Lukas and Carolina Cumbo Nacheli.
Tune in on Thursday 23rd November to hear the full story!
Who is really watching over trade enforcement? Or how to defend open trade fairly
What does it take to defend open trade and help European companies compete fairly on the global market? Tom Moylan meets the European Commission’s Chief Trade Enforcement Officer Denis Redonnet and two seasoned trade defence experts to talk about the enforcement side of things and how trade defence instruments are key to making open trade work. Tune in to hear the full story and learn why Battery
You can take the woman out of Trade – but you cannot take Trade out of the woman
You can take the woman out of Trade – but you cannot take Trade out of the woman.
“Sabine Weyand, the EU’s top trade official, shares her thinking on decisive moments for EU trade, how these have shaped the policy into what it is today, and why its overall core has remained steady and firm. She takes us back to protests in Seattle, a drink in Rome that went viral, climate discussions in Dubai, as
From Seattle to Abu Dhabi – the long road to MC13
From Seattle to Abu Dhabi – the long road to MC13 “Why does world trade need rules, and why do those rules need teeth? How can disputes actually be a good thing, and why are two cans of fish more than just a protein rich meal? Listen to Anabel González et Ignacio García Bercero who 25 years after meeting in Seattle share their views about trains in Europe, digital trade, bananas in Doha, and why t
What’s the beef? Say cheese!
Beef is often perceived as the biggest bone of contention in trade agreements. But trade in agriculture is about so much more. Take dairy – cheeses, butter or cream from Europe are consumed around the globe, and a major source of income for the whole European dairy sector. Interested in understanding how this equation works? Three experts discuss trade, agriculture and the realities of the French
Three of a Kind
Closing EU trade deals is like playing a game of poker – or rather like steering a steady tanker? It probably is a bit of both and still much more. Looking at the EU’s trade agreement with New Zealand reveals how the EU negotiates trade deals, what is at stake, and how power is shared between the three EU institutions which only together can bring such deals home.
Gen Z Unclassified
What do young bright students think about the future of EU trade policy? Denis Redonnet, the EU's chief trade enforcement officer, is joined by two of his students who do not hesitate to speak their mind and share their concerns, hopes and expectations for EU trade policy in an increasingly uncertain world.
How much is too much?
Low-priced electric cars, cosmetics, clothes or even kimchi from China galore? What does it mean for us as consumers and as citizens? What’s the impact on our businesses, our economy? When too much is too much, then overcapacity might be at play.
Trade and climate - Trading our way through the green transition
Do you care about where our goods come from? Who grows tomatoes under the grey sky of Brussels? Why does trade matter for the green transition? Those and many more questions are discussed in this podcast episode.
Meet our new Commissioner
Maté 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.
De-coding digital trade
This 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.
Tariffs: What’s up?
Tariffs 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?
EU-Canada: Trade and much more
This 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.
The EU-Mercosur Deal Unwrapped
What 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.
ASEAN Trade Diaries
What 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 pro
Friends with benefits: a Trade Policy Day Story
Trade 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
Trade-Off the podium - EU-Mercosur
Today’s midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on the EU-Mercosur agreement
EU-India: The mother of all deals
“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.
SWEXIT: Sabine Weyand's Final Trade-Off
Seven 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 com
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