Trade Defence Instruments WG
The Trade Defence Instruments Working Group focuses on the effective implementation and enforcement of the EU’s anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard instruments. It works to ensure that European industry can rely on effective trade defence measures and addresses enforcement, circumvention and the functioning of investigations in an evolving global trading environment.
The Trade Defence Instruments Working Group focuses on the effective implementation and enforcement of the EU’s anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard instruments. It works to ensure that European industry can rely on effective trade defence measures and addresses enforcement, circumvention and the functioning of investigations in an evolving global trading environment.
CBAM Task Force
The CBAM Task Force develops AEGIS Europe’s common position on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from both a trade and climate perspective. Its work addresses CBAM implementation, its interaction with trade defence instruments, WTO compatibility, carbon leakage and export solutions, anti-circumvention measures and the implications of possible extensions of the mechanism.
The CBAM Task Force develops AEGIS Europe’s common position on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Its work covers CBAM implementation, its interaction with trade defence instruments, WTO compatibility, carbon leakage and export solutions, anti-circumvention measures, and the implications of possible extensions of the mechanism.
Public Procurement WG
The Public Procurement Working Group promotes reciprocity and a level playing field in European and international public procurement. It works to strengthen the EU framework and supports reforms addressing foreign subsidies, market access, procurement rules and the strategic role of European industry in public purchasing.
The Public Procurement Working Group promotes reciprocity and a level playing field in European and international public procurement. It works to strengthen the EU framework and supports reforms addressing foreign subsidies, market access, procurement rules and the strategic role of European industry in public purchasing.
Customs & Rules of Origin WG
Customs and rules of origin WG: The WG focuses on safeguarding the industries’ interests in respect of the implementation of various customs issues, including the Union Customs Code and provisions of Rules of Origin in EU bilateral Free Trade Agreements.
The Customs & Rules of Origin Working Group safeguards European industry’s interests in the implementation and reform of EU customs rules. Its work covers the Union Customs Code, Rules of Origin, inward processing, customs aspects of CBAM and other measures affecting the effective enforcement of EU trade policy.
WTO WG
The WG focusses on the modernisation of the WTO as a necessary step to address competing economic and political systems. The Alliance calls for policy reforms of WTO rules for a global level playing field.
The WG focusses on the modernisation of the WTO as a necessary step to address competing economic and political systems. The Alliance calls for policy reforms of WTO rules for a global level playing field.
Industrial Policy WG
The Industrial Policy Working Group promotes a competitive and resilient European industrial base. Its priorities include strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy and economic security, addressing global overcapacities and import dependencies, ensuring regulatory predictability and supporting access to affordable energy for European manufacturing industries.
Industrial Policy TF: The TF focuses on the integration of trade and industrial policy to safeguard Europe’s competitiveness and industrial base. It collects and analyses data from members and external sources to support evidence-based advocacy. The TF promotes an EU industrial strategy that fosters innovation, resilience, and supports European manufacturing industries.

