Trade Policy Insights

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• 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.