Trade Policy Insights

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• Why the EU misses the mark with the Net Zero Industry Act

  Published: 30 May 2023

  The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) misses the chance to harness trade policy in support of the worthwhile aims of ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies.

• CBAM and Ukraine: Special circumstances call for special measures

  Published: 17 Apr 2023

  In 2023, two of the EU’s top priorities are the implementation of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and continued support for the recovery of Ukraine’s economy. However, it looks as though Ukraine will be among the countries most affected by CBAM. Can support for Ukraine’s recovery co-exist with a carbon price...

• Critical minerals – important pieces on the geopolitical chessboard

  Published: 03 Apr 2023

  Countries that control trade in critical raw materials have leverage over import-dependent economies like the EU. It is therefore rightly a priority for the EU to diversify the supply by developing on trading relations with like-minded partners and finding alternative sources of import.

• Repairing the transatlantic link key for Swedish presidency

  Published: 25 Jan 2023

  While talks are still ongoing between the EU and the US on the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), hopes of successfully avoiding a trade conflict are waning. Promoting and improving transatlantic trade relations will be an important but challenging task for Sweden’s EU presidency.

• Strengthening food security through trade policy

  Published: 23 Jun 2022

  Rising world hunger, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring food prices have put food security on top of the international agenda. How important are well-functioning global markets and trade for food security against this backdrop?

• The support of the European community is crucial for the future Ukrainian economy

  Published: 03 Jun 2022

  The democratic world has answered the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a fast, unanimous and powerful way. The sanctions have dealt a significant blow to the Russian economy, but also sent a powerful signal against Russian aggression. The invasion continues, and it is now clear that a new focus is required: a focus...

• After Russia’s invasion: The EU must strengthen cooperation with democracies

  Published: 30 Mar 2022

  Once more, Europe faces dark times. In gross violation of international law, a major European power has invaded its smaller neighbour. It is not only an attack on Ukraine, but on peace, security, and democracy throughout Europe.