The EU is the world's largest exporter and largest importer [1]. It also the world's largest foreign investor and the world's largest recipient of foreign inves

The EU is the world's largest exporter and largest importer [1]. It also the world's largest foreign investor and the world's largest recipient of foreign investment. If it were protectionist, that would hardly be possible. [1] http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/eu-position-in-world-trade/ http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/eu-position-in-world-trade/