The trade effects of EU regional trade agreements

This report analyses the effects of EU regional trade agreements on trade in goods.

New report shows the effects of EU regional trade agreements, EU and WTO membership on trade in goods

EU regional trade agreements increase trade in goods by an average of 48 percent. The higher the level of ambition, the higher the effect. However, even in comparison with the most ambitious trade agreements, EU membership provides four times higher trade in goods, according to a new analysis from the Swedish...

Effects of additional tariffs on imports to the USA of motor vehicles and motor vehicle components

In a new report, the National Board of Trade Sweden, a government agency, analyses the potential economic effects for Sweden, Germany, other EU countries, the United States and Japan if the United States would impose extra tariffs on imports of motor vehicles from the EU and Japan.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution

In this report, the National Board of Trade describes the evolution of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). We identify new production trends and discuss how they will affect international trade.

TSD Handbook

TSD Handbook Recent trade agreements (TAs) negotiated by the EU systematically include provisions on trade and sustainable development (TSD) in the form of a separate chapter. The main objective of this handbook is to facilitate the implementation of the chapter on trade and sustainable development of the TA between...

Our partners in countries and regions

Through our long-term cooperations, we support regions and countries to become part of global trade. Our initiatives focus on developing countries, with the aim of creating sustainable trade.

How we work with development cooperation

Through development cooperation with the National Board of Trade Sweden, developing countries are better able to increase their trade with other countries and reduce their dependence on aid. We are experts in how a well-designed trade policy can contribute to prosperity through factors such as stronger growth, more...

Assisting exporters – Open Trade Gate Sweden

Do you represent a company from a developing country and want to start exporting to Sweden? Feel free to contact Open Trade Gate Sweden for any queries on exporting to Sweden or product-specific requirements regarding your product. All our services are free of charge.

Development cooperation

Firms in developing countries wanting to export to Sweden

Reforming compliance management in the Single Market

The correct application of EU rules is paramount for the functioning of the Single Market. Yet, as discussed in our earlier report In quest of compliance, the EU Member States do not fully comply with the Single market’s rules and principles.

Investment screening in four Nordic countries

This is a paper about investment screening mechanisms in four Nordic countries. The paper served as basis for a discussion on the topic of 'European origins – the EU Member States' Rules on Screening Foreign Investment' at the research conference 'A Common European Law on Investment Screening' in Gothenburg on 7–8...

Sweden in the EU – a summary

The report aims to illustrate how the Swedish economy has developed during the last decades, with a certain focus on the development after becoming member of the EU and part of the internal market.

Free Trade Agreements and Countries Outside

The number of Free-Trade Agreements (FTAs) continues to grow and increasingly set the rules for world trade. The effects of these agreements go beyond the contracting parties and also extend to third countries. This has often been seen as negative because trade diversion, caused by tariff preferences, distorts trade...

Economic integration works

This report shows that regional trade agreements stimulate trade effectively. Customs unions and other deep integration agreements have the strongest trade effects.

The Cyber Effect

This report describes the function of IT security and defines by which means IT security in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products can be regulated. It also highlights in which manner the regulation of IT security has a bearing on international trade and market access.

The Use of the EU’s Free Trade Agreements

This report gives an analysis of the use of tariff preferences in free trade agreements from both parties and from both an exporter and importer perspective.

Enhancing TBT Capacity through Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance

In this report, the National Board of Trade Sweden evaluates its TBT-related development cooperation activities for the last ten years. The evaluation maps out both pitfalls and success factors in developing effective and sustainable TBT capacity building.

Trade and social sustainability – an overview and analysis

The main focus of this report is the links between trade and the social dimension of sustainable development.

Summary of the analysis of CETA

Summary of the analysis of CETA The analysis covers certain parts of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada. The analysis covers the provisions on investment protection including the ICS (Investment Court System), public procurement, environmental and health related...