In this article about trade policy, the focus is on the EU's trade dealings and how they impact both Europe and the world. It looks at the ways trade decisions are made, highlighting a shift from global talks to one-on-one deals. The article discusses how the EU has reacted to trade debates inside Europe and to the US taking a more protective trade stance. It also delves into how Brexit complicated the EU's trade policy. Despite these challenges, the study finds that the EU's trade approaches have remained generally consistent.