Traduction de «excédent de la balance commerciale » (Français → Anglais) :

G. whereas in 2006 the automotive industry in the EU exported about 20% of the motor vehicles produced by it and in 2004 exports of motor vehicles and of parts and accessories for motor vehicles accounted for 8,7% and 2,8% respectively of the EU's industrial exports, an indication of how particularly sensitive to export conditions the automotive industry is, and whereas in 2004 the extra-EU trade surplus in respect of transport equipment was valued at EUR 60,2 billion; whereas the EU's global pre-eminence is due, in particular, to the fact that it is the world's largest producer of cars and the second largest producer of lorries, and a ...[+++]lso to the size and degree of consolidation of the internal market, the growing internationalisation of the motor vehicle sector, the reputation of European brands and the quality of European services, the strong export position which European manufacturers have managed to achieve and their substantial presence on markets with high growth potential,

F. whereas in 2006 the European automotive industry exported around 70% of its produced units; whereas in 2004 the export of motor vehicles and of parts and accessories for motor vehicles accounted respectively for 8.7% and 2.8% of the EU's industrial exports and is therefore particularly sensitive to export conditions, and whereas in 2004 the extra-EU trade surplus in respect of transport equipment was valued at EUR 60.2 billion,

G. whereas in 2006 the automotive industry in the European Union exported about 70% of its output and in 2004 exports of motor vehicles and of parts and accessories for motor vehicles accounted for 8,7% and 2,8% respectively of the EU's industrial exports, an indication of how particularly sensitive to export conditions the automotive industry is, and whereas in 2004 the extra-EU trade surplus in respect of transport equipment was valued at EUR 60,2 billion; whereas the European Union's global pre-eminence is due, in particular, to the fact that it is the world’s largest producer of cars and the second largest producer of lorries, and also to the size and d ...[+++]egree of consolidation of the internal market, the growing internationalisation of the motor vehicle sector, the reputation of European brands and the quality of European services, the strong export position which European manufacturers have managed to achieve and their substantial presence on markets with high growth potential;

The economic benefits they bring can be seen in highly skilled employment and the balance of trade surplus, and they can have a strong leverage effect in upgrading the competitiveness of other related economic sectors.

69. Confirms that Hungary satisfies the Copenhagen political criteria and, as regards the economic criteria, applauds its strong economic performance, as reflected in its sustained growth, the balance of trade surplus, the high level of foreign investment, and the relatively low unemployment rate; believes that all these indicators give reason to hope that Hungary will integrate smoothly into the Union"s internal market; urges the Hungarian authorities to seek above all to control inflation, impose strict budget discipline and reduce the number of citizens living on or even below the poverty level;

It is the same story when they refuse to give ground on the European Union’s legitimate trade concerns despite the EUR 10 billion trade surplus they now enjoy with us.