Tag: Free trade
Mercosur states demand concessions for free trade deal
Brussels, Berlin The Latin American Mercosur states are setting new conditions for the planned free trade deal with the EU. This emerges from a negotiation offer from the Latin Americans,…
Why India is not becoming the new China
tea picker Many Indians work in agriculture, where added value is low. (Photo: ddp images/robertharding/Annie O) Bangkok, Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is counting on India to make…
If the EU-Latin America summit fails, there will be little left of “derisking”.
Brussels What does Germany’s China strategy have to do with the EU-Latin America summit? Surprisingly, the federal government has set itself the goal of overcoming its dependency on China –…
Why Europe’s chances in Latin America are getting worse and worse
Salvador, Mexico City For many years good relations between Europe and Latin America were a matter of course. They shared common political values and economic interests. While the USA appeared…
Inviting: Indonesia courts investors
Good morning, dear readers, In the opening speech at the Hanover Fair yesterday evening, Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to finally put his words into action: “A lot has been left…
How big can the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement get?
Dusseldorf, Tokyo, Bangkok More than half a billion people and almost a sixth of global economic output: This is how large the free trade alliance CPTPP will be when Great…
Why the EU is not able to decouple from China
Chinese President Xi Jinping at a video summit with EU officials The European countries are trying to make themselves independent of the People’s Republic. (Photo: dpa) Finally growing up: Six…
FDP calls for tax cuts in response to US subsidies
Berlin While the right reaction to the US government’s multi-billion dollar subsidy program is still being negotiated at European level, the FDP parliamentary group is now presenting proposals. In a…
Why South America is attractive to Europe
Salvador When Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) arrives in Brazil this Monday after his visits to Argentina and Chile, individual damage will still be visible in the government district despite…
Argentina and Brazil want a common currency for South America
A statement that has made international headlines ever since. Because this could create the world’s largest monetary union after the EU – should all Latin American countries adopt the currency.…
Free trade for free countries – Lindner launches push for global trade alliance
Christian Lindner in Davos Demonstrate the ability of democracies to act. davos At the World Economic Forum in Davos, both Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner spoke out…
How Davos is fighting for the future of globalization
container port The world as a zero-sum game. davos Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fond memories of the most recent EU summit. Council President Charles Michel had invited the Southeast Asian…
Climate protection needs free trade
container port The World Trade Organization (WTO) argues that trade is a positive force for climate and part of the solution for a low-carbon, resilient and just transition. (Photo: imago…
Daniel Stelter: Social enterprises must remain entrepreneurial
Woman packs donation box Many donations are destroyed although they could still have been used for charitable organizations and needy customers. (Photo: IMAGO/Westend61) The Federal Government is working on a…
Germany threatens to become the loser in world trade
It is not the first time that globalization has gone into reverse gear. Economic historian Harold James has identified seven globalization crises since 1850, some of them severe. Although each…
How Germany ratified the Canada Agreement
Green light for Ceta After years of delay, federal politicians pulled themselves together and finally approved the free trade agreement. (Photo: dpa (2)) Berlin Catherine Dröge of all people. When…
Bundestag approves trade deal with Canada
Bundestag Germany finally ratified Ceta with the final vote. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The Bundestag has ratified the Ceta transatlantic trade agreement with Canada. A majority of MPs voted in favor…
Economy complains about “overloading of trade talks”
Talks in Singapore Economy Minister Robert Habeck meets Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister. The Greens politician wants to consistently align German trade policy with climate protection. (Photo: dpa) Brussels,…
Lula da Silva is again President of Brazil – and a beacon of hope
Lula supporter at university Students at the Federal University of Brasilia show their preferred candidate with a flag for President Lula. (Photo: Reuters) The former president is the new president…
TTIP 2.0 free trade agreement with the USA: if not now, when?
The Federal Chancellery wants to make a new attempt for a free trade agreement with the USA. This was written down in a position paper by Chancellor Wolfgang Schmidt (SPD).…