News from the National Board of Trade
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Services facilitate green transition but trade barriers need to be removed
EU rights
Import & export
Published: 08 Nov 2022
Trade in services is key in achieving the green transition. Our new report shows the role of services, and how they can contribute, with focus on the EU. However, there are barriers to trade in these services, barriers that the EU and the Member States should try to eliminate.
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Economic effects and security concerns both to be considered in foreign investment screening
About trade
Published: 20 Oct 2022
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key driver of economic growth and welfare. But how should security and economic concerns be balanced when deciding on a screening mechanism? This is discussed in a new paper from the National Board of Trade Sweden.
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Best practices for regulatory cooperation on TBT identified
About trade
Published: 21 Sep 2022
When trading partners cooperate on technical barriers to trade it can both facilitate green transition and eliminate trade barriers. In this report, the National Board of Trade identifies the most efficient regulatory cooperation approaches.
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The Single Market remained strong during the pandemic – but more can be done
EU rights
Published: 18 Aug 2022
Despite being heavily tested during the COVID-crisis, the Single Market proved to be resilient, a National Board of Trade’s survey shows. But more can be done to strengthen the Single Market in times of crisis.
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Collaboration EU–US to support climate transition
About trade
Published: 14 Jun 2022
There are several opportunities for regulatory cooperation to promote climate change mitigation within the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, TTC. This is shown in a new analysis from the National Board of Trade Sweden.
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New report reveals winners and losers of anti-dumping policies
Import & export
About trade
Published: 09 May 2022
EU producers do not benefit from EU anti-dumping measures. There are no signs of regained market shares or that EU firms are able to raise prices on targeted goods. This is shown by a new analysis from the National Board of Trade, Sweden.
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Nordic co-operation for stronger integration and enhanced free movement
EU rights
About trade
Published: 23 Mar 2022
For decades, people in the Nordic countries have been able to move freely and trade services and goods across borders. COVID-19 showed us that this freedom cannot be taken for granted. In a new report, the National Board of Trade Sweden identifies several areas where Nordic co-operation can be improved.
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Firms manage to use free trade agreements to a high degree within a few years
Import & export
About trade
Published: 14 Mar 2022
Companies manage to take advantage of over 90 percent of the potential duty savings already after three to four years after a free trade agreement has entered into force. This is shown in a new study from the National Board of Trade Sweden.
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New analysis confirms unintended effects of anti-dumping measures
Import & export
About trade
Published: 16 Dec 2021
When the EU imposes anti-dumping measures, the idea is to mitigate harm for firms in the EU. In a new report the National Board of Trade shows that the production and sales of European companies do not increase, and the price of the goods rises to the disadvantage of consumers.
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How to promote climate goals with a WTO trade agreement
About trade
Published: 25 Nov 2021
The WTO and its members can do a lot to promote climate goals. In this report, the Swedish government agency National Board of Trade, highlight issues that WTO members might focus on and different legal forms an agreement might take.
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Many firms use the free trade agreement with the UK after Brexit
Published: 22 Nov 2021
Swedish firms that imported from the UK made use of 84 per cent of the potential value of available duty savings. The importers also increased their use of the free trade agreement from 77 percent in January to 89 percent in June, a new report from National Board of Trade Swede concludes.
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Trade policy for an age of geopolitics and national security concerns
About trade
Published: 31 Aug 2021
As geopolitical tensions rise, policy makers ponder how trade policy can bolster national security. In a new report, the Swedish government agency National Board of Trade shows how trade and security policy are linked and discusses the merits of different trade policy options for the EU.
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EU–South Korea free trade agreement: Lack of awareness most important factor behind underutilisation
Import & export
About trade
Published: 01 Jul 2021
The EU–South Korea free trade agreement has been in use for ten years. But how has it been used? The Swedish government agency National Board of Trade has asked Swedish companies that trade with South Korea about their experiences.
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Linking policies could contribute to a more sustainable economic recovery
About trade
Published: 12 Mar 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down the efforts towards a global sustainable development. It has also highlighted weaknesses in international trade through global value chains. Closer cooperation between trade policy and the policy for responsible business conduct can, however, contribute to a more positive turn.