In this concluding chapter, the findings will be reviewed and key conclusions drawn, embedding the results within the broader academic debate on EU trade policy. The chapter will reflect on how colonialism and Eurocentrism continue to shape perceptions of the EU’s trade relations. It notes that while the EU’s colonial past is inseparable from its trade identity, it is not necessarily perceived as a foe because of this history. This complex and paradoxical relationship, where colonialism remains deeply intertwined with the EU’s external perception, has been largely overlooked in both EU trade policy scholarship and EU politics. The chapter will also discuss new research avenues, emphasising the need to explore further the interwoven character of the EU’s colonial past and its current global role. Finally, reflections will be made on the practical consequences of these findings for EU policymaking, particularly regarding how Eurocentrism continues to influence the EU’s external strategies and its interactions with post-colonial states. The chapter will offer insights into how this dynamic shapes the EU’s positioning on the global stage and the future of its trade relations.