News: Trade & Strategic Competitiveness

Current Trade Matters - EU Commission Proposal on Foreign Direct Investment & Outbound Investment Screening

The EU's latest initiatives aim to fortify economic security amid geopolitical tensions and technological changes. Covering foreign investment, export controls, dual-use technologies, and research security, these measures underline the commitment to free trade.

EU-U.S. Summit October 2023 – Key Takeaways

The recent EU-U.S. Summit emphasized cooperation in security, technology, and trade and sent a strong sign of transatlantic unity. However, progress on the reduction of trade barriers and the overall industrial policy results fell short of expectations. In this overview, find compiled AmCham Germany's assessment of the summit as well as an overview of the main concerns that still require tangible outcomes for the transatlantic business community in the months ahead.

Current Trade Matters - The Inflation Reduction Act | One Year After

Taking the first-year-anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into consideration, this piece briefly reviews the impact of President Biden's legislation. Throughout the past year, the IRA has been a subject of debate for many business and political circles. Its transatlantic global implications remain intricate, influencing international business decisions.

Current Trade Matters - Germany's Strategy on China

This piece focuses on the key aspects of Germany's strategy on China, outlined by the German Federal Foreign Office. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to engage with China, emphasizing the importance of maintaining dialogue while addressing concerns related to human rights, rule of law, and market access.

Current Trade Matters - March 2023

This trade update contains an overview of recent developments of trade strategies from the EU Commission to improve its sustainability and diversification of supply chains in a larger geopolitical context and interplay with the U.S. and China

Current Business Matters - February 2023

In this update, we provide our take on the meaning of Economic Minister Bruno Le Maire's and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's visit to Washington, D.C. and of the one-year mark of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Current Trade Matters - January 2023

Topics: Global risks for businesses, climate and the European Union, the U.S. debt ceiling

Briefing: Current Business Matters

Reshoring & Decoupling, Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, Energy Crisis in Europe