2022
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Nuclear Power and International Trade
Published: 2024
This report examines how trade policy could help to reduce the costs of nuclear power. This will contribute towards the commitment to treble nuclear energy capacity made by more than 20 countries, including Sweden, at the UN’s latest climate meeting COP 28.
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“For us, exporting to the EU is paramount”
Published: 08 Mar 2024
Nicolae Guzun at Bend has been in Sweden to investigate the exporting possibilities. The Moldovan company takes part in a project for export support by Open Trade Gate Sweden.
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It is time to expand the WTO's Information Technology Agreement
Import & export
Published: 29 Feb 2024
The Information Technology Agreement (ITA) is one of the WTO's most successful agreements and has led to the elimination of tariffs for many products. However, even more goods could be included in the ITA, which has been shown in a new report by the National Board of Trade Sweden.
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Possibilities for an Expansion of the WTO Information Technology Agreement, ITA3
Published: 2024
The Information Technology Agreement (ITA) is one of the WTO's most successful agreements and has led to the elimination of tariffs for many products. However, even more goods could be included in the ITA, including 3D printers, drones and smart wearables that can improve health or warn of risks.
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Trade policy for trading with the EU
Published: 15 Feb 2024
Does your country want to increase trade with the EU? To increase your trade with the EU, it is important to have policies that help companies meet the requirements for selling goods and services on the EU’s single market – not least in terms of sustainability.
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More clarity needed on EU legislation for the digital economy
About trade
Published: 12 Feb 2024
The rapid pace of digital development makes it difficult for legislation to keep up. The risk is, for example, that several legislative acts may overlap and that companies will not have a clear understanding of what requirements are imposed on them.
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The EU Single Market in the Digital Era
Published: 2024
This report provides an overall picture of how the European Union is adapting its single market legislation to the digital economy and a digital reality. Karin Atthoff, the author of the report, tells more.
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Ukrainian wine now available in Sweden
Published: 09 Feb 2024
25 years after the company was founded, Ukrainian wine producer Villa Tinta has the wind in its sails. With their premium wines, they have established themselves in several markets and now two of the wines are available on the Swedish market. Open Trade Gate Sweden has been part of the journey.
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Electronic transmissions risk facing tariffs
Import & export
About trade
Published: 07 Feb 2024
Presently, electronic transmissions can flow freely across borders without tariffs, thanks to the WTO e-commerce Moratorium. However, this may change, potentially causing significant effects on trade.
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Customs duties on electronic transmissions – why the WTO moratorium matters
Published: 2024
Today, countries are prohibited from imposing tariffs on electronic transmissions. If the countries attending the WTO Ministerial Meeting in Abu Dhabi do not agree to extend the moratorium, we are facing a very uncertain digital trade environment with potential tariffs and customs procedures on electronic...
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How your country can achieve prosperity through trade
Published: 06 Feb 2024
Trade with the rest of the world can have many positive effects on your country’s development. But for trade to lead to increased prosperity, political cooperation, complementary policies and a clear regulatory framework are required. The National Board of Trade Sweden can offer assistance with both knowledge and...
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Ukrainian walnut company makes contacts in Sweden
Published: 06 Feb 2024
The principles of sustainable and small-scale production are the cornerstones of the Ukrainian company Slow Walnuts. The company is now investing in selling its walnuts on the Swedish market, and through Open Trade Gate Sweden, they have managed to make the right contacts.
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Ancient crops from Bolivia for export to Europe
Published: 06 Feb 2024
With their superfoods packed, Bolivian Agroexport travelled to the European trade fair Anuga, accompanied by Open Trade Gate Sweden. It was a trip that took them outside their comfort zone – and resulted in new, fruitful contacts with European importers.
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Daniel Gronvius
Published: 05 Feb 2024
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Trade and economic development – understanding the relationship
Published: 08 Jan 2024
There are strong links between a country's trade policy and its economic development. Properly designed, open international trade can contribute to increased growth and reduced poverty in a country. This requires that the country also has a national policy that ensures that development benefits everyone – including...
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The importance of trade for Sweden's development
Published: 08 Jan 2024
Sweden has a strong and competitive economy from a global perspective. Having previously been one of the poorest countries in Europe, Sweden is now one of the richest countries in the world. This is a development that would not have been possible without international trade – and policy initiatives that ensure that...
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Ecuador – implementing the EU trade agreement
Published: 03 Jan 2024
In 2016, Ecuador joined the free trade agreement that Peru and Colombia had previously signed with the EU. In order to realise the agreement, the following year Ecuador entered into a cooperation with the National Board of Trade Sweden. This cooperation lasted until 2020 and resulted in new working methods and a...
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Namibia – a development cooperation at the EU level
Published: 15 Dec 2023
In February 2022, the National Board of Trade Sweden launched a development cooperation with Namibia. The cooperation is part of a larger EU project which aims to increase the country’s participation in international trade and contribute to Namibia’s economic growth.
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“Enhanced trade helps to reduce poverty in the country”
Published: 13 Dec 2023
In cooperation with the National Board of Trade Sweden, Zambia is aiming to strengthen its capacities within technical barriers to trade. Trust Mufune, Chief Economist at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in Zambia, believes this could help to reduce poverty in the country.
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“The Trade Academy provides a holistic learning experience”
Published: 13 Dec 2023
Zungaye Phiri is a Principal Economist at Zambia’s Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. She took the Trade Academy Trade Policy course – and realised that trade is not a zero-sum game.