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As the EU\u2019s second-largest supplier of textile<\/a> products after China, T\u00fcrkiye faces growing competitive pressure from new EU free trade agreements (FTA) with third countries, particularly India. Recent developments in the EU \u2014 the largest market for the Turkish textile and apparel industry \u2014 have once again brought the modernisation of the EU\u2013T\u00fcrkiye Customs Union back onto the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump-era protectionist tariffs and mounting U.S.\u2013China trade tensions prompted the EU to diversify its trade partners\u2014a strategic move that proved pivotal in reviving the EU\u2013India and EU\u2013Mercosur free trade agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As these deals reshape Europe\u2019s textile trade landscape, The European Textile and Apparel Confederation – EURATEX<\/a> Director General Dirk Vantyghem stresses the need to modernise the EU\u2013T\u00fcrkiye customs union to reflect today\u2019s trade realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vantyghem: \u201cT\u00fcrkiye is and will remain a strategic partner for the European textile and clothing industry\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We asked Dirk Vantyghem how these agreements could affect European textile manufacturers and EU-T\u00fcrkiye relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the potential impact of the EU-Mercosur FTA on EU-T\u00fcrkiye economic relations, Vantyghem said: \u201cT\u00fcrkiye is and will remain a strategic partner for the European textile and clothing industry. It is one of the EU\u2019s closest and most integrated suppliers, with strong industrial complementarities, short lead times, and deep value-chain integration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed that the EU\u2013Mercosur agreement does not alter this fundamental relationship, adding: \u201cEURATEX does not see it as a substitute for EU-T\u00fcrkiye cooperation, but rather as part of a broader EU trade policy aimed at diversification. EURATEX will continue to work actively on the preservation and strengthening of EU\u2013T\u00fcrkiye economic relations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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EURATEX Director General Dirk Vantyghem: “EU-T\u00fcrkiye Customs Union needs to be updated to reflect the new state of trade and market surveillance, to keep trade between the two as smooth and frictionless as possible, especially as T\u00fcrkiye is one of our most important trade partners.\u201d Image Source: EURATEX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cWe continue to advocate for the modernisation of the EU-T\u00fcrkiye customs union\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EU\u2013India FTA is expected to weaken the competitive position of the Turkish textile industry vis-\u00e0-vis India, another major global textile producer. Under the agreement, tariffs on more than 96% of EU goods exports are to be eliminated or reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about the agenda for modernising the EU-T\u00fcrkiye customs union, he commented: \u201cAs far as it concerns EURATEX, we continue to advocate for the modernisation of the EU-T\u00fcrkiye customs union, as it needs to be updated to reflect the new state of trade and market surveillance, to keep trade between the two as smooth and frictionless as possible, especially as T\u00fcrkiye is one of our most important trade partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU\u2013Mercosur: No import pressure, new export opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asked about concerns over the EU\u2013Mercosur FTA\u2019s potential negative effects on European manufacturers, Vantyghem pointed out that Mercosur is not a major producer or exporter of finished textiles and apparel to the EU, especially when compared with other FTA partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIts textile industry is largely oriented towards domestic and regional markets, and production costs are not structurally competitive with EU manufacturing in the same way as in Asia. For this reason, we do not expect the agreement to trigger significant import pressure on EU textile and clothing manufacturers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the contrary, he emphasised the benefits of the agreement: \u201cMercosur represents a large and growing consumer market with traditionally high tariffs on apparel. Reducing these barriers improves opportunities for European manufacturers and brands to export higher-value products. This is where EURATEX sees the main interest for the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On how the sector is preparing for this new phase, Vantyghem underlined the importance of quality, innovation, sustainability and brand value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat said, EURATEX always stresses the need for effective enforcement of trade rules, including rules of origin and sustainability commitments, to ensure a level playing field. The industry is preparing for this new phase by focusing on quality, innovation, sustainability, and brand value, areas where European textiles remain highly competitive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEurope must continue to defend a rules-based multilateral trading system\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the future of European textile producers amid growing geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty, Vantyghem said diversification is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrade agreements such as EU\u2013Mercosur contribute to reducing dependency on a limited number of markets and suppliers, while reinforcing the EU\u2019s role as a global trading actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, openness must go hand in hand with fair competition. The European textile industry supports free trade, but only if it is accompanied by effective enforcement, reciprocity, and a level playing field on environmental and social standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking into account developments in the United States, including the more unilateral trade approach seen under the Trump administration, Europe must continue to defend a rules-based multilateral trading system, notably through the WTO, while pragmatically expanding its network of trade partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For European textile producers, the future lies in strategic openness: being present in global markets, managing risks through diversification, and competing on innovation, sustainability, and quality rather than cost alone.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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