Data sources on government subsidies

Access to data on subsidies, their intended purpose and design is crucial for transparency and informed decision-making. However, there is a lack of data on subsidies in the manufacturing sector.

Government subsidies in manufacturing sectors

For a constructive debate on subsidies, reliable and internationally comparable information regarding what and how much each party spends on government subsidies is crucial. This report documents the most important data sources available and highlights key differences between sources as well as advantages and...

Imports beneficial for productivity and exports

Despite the close link between imports and exports, most of the analysis and policy discussions have traditionally focused on how to strengthen exports. This new paper from the National Board of Trade highlights the link between imports, productivity, and exports.

The importance of imports for productivity and exports

Despite the close link between imports and exports, most of the analysis and policy discussions have traditionally focused on how to strengthen exports, without further consideration of the potential for imports. Against this background, this paper aims to highlight the link between imports, productivity and exports.

Increased productivity after foreign acquisitions

Companies that are bought up by foreign owners increase their productivity.

Sara Sandelius

Productivity Effects of Foreign Acquisitions in Sweden

Companies that are bought up by foreign owners increase their productivity. The greatest increase in productivity is seen in very small companies in the service sector. This is shown by an economic analysis carried out by Kommerskollegium before Sweden introduces a mechanism to review foreign direct investments.

Net Zero Industry Act

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.

What is needed to restore the WTO Appellate Body?

The WTO Appellate Body has not been functioning since the end of 2019. What has caused this crisis and what could be done to get the Appellate Body up and running again?

The WTO Appellate Body Crisis

The WTO Appellate Body has not been functioning since the end of 2019. The WTO Members have, however, agreed to have a fully and well-functioning dispute settlement system that is accessible to all WTO Members by 2024. An informal process is now underway to restart operations.

Malin Ljungkvist

Zdenka Petrovic

CBAM and Ukraine: Special circumstances call for special measures

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

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.

The Swedish market for food ingredients

In this study, you will get to know the Swedish market for food ingredients, such as turmeric, groundnuts, carrageenan, and guar gum.

The Role of Trade in the Green Transition

Many regional trade agreements (RTAs) contain specific environmental goods provisions aimed to promote, facilitate or otherwise support trade in climate- and environmentally friendly goods. However, these agreements do not lead to increased trade in environmental goods.

The Role of Trade in the Green Transition

Trade policy can play a key role in facilitating the green transition. However, trade barriers on environmental goods make the green transition more expensive than necessary. In an attempt to address these barriers, several countries include specific environmental goods provisions in their regional trade agreements.

The need for enhanced EU cooperation with the CPTPP

EU economic integration with like-minded partners in the Asia-Pacific is crucial to diversify trade relations and improve competitiveness. This article presents concrete proposals on how this can be achieved without negotiating entirely new trade agreements.

Press

For press inquiries, contact our press office at press(a)kommerskollegium.se or by phone +46 8 690 49 00. Who we are The National Board of Trade is the Swedish government agency for international trade, the EU internal market and trade policy. Our mission is to facilitate free and open trade with transparent rules as...

Pauline Degerth