National Board of Trade Sweden
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The National Board of Trade Sweden is the government agency for international trade, the EU internal market, and trade policy. Follow us for analyses, perspectives on trade issues, and seminar updates. https://www.kommerskollegium.se/en/
Looking back – one year with Trump
One year into the Trump presidency, predictions from our pre-election analysis have now proven to be accurate. However, the scale of the measures introduced and the posed tariff-threats has been without precedent.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s38umxj
One year into the Trump presidency, predictions from our pre-election analysis have now proven to be accurate. However, the scale of the measures introduced and the posed tariff-threats has been without precedent.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s38umxj
January 21, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Looking back – one year with Trump
One year into the Trump presidency, predictions from our pre-election analysis have now proven to be accurate. However, the scale of the measures introduced and the posed tariff-threats has been without precedent.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s38umxj
One year into the Trump presidency, predictions from our pre-election analysis have now proven to be accurate. However, the scale of the measures introduced and the posed tariff-threats has been without precedent.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s38umxj
New policy brief from the National Board of Trade Sweden: five potential areas for deeper EU–CPTPP trade and investment cooperation.
Learn more: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
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Learn more: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
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Building EU-CPTPP trade and investment cooperation
This policy brief identifies potential areas for future cooperation between the EU and the members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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January 21, 2026 at 10:16 AM
New policy brief from the National Board of Trade Sweden: five potential areas for deeper EU–CPTPP trade and investment cooperation.
Learn more: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
#Tradepolicy
Learn more: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
#Tradepolicy
How can the EU’s Single Market Strategy drive services integration?
Join our seminar in Brussels, 29 Jan, 17.00–18.30, with speakers from EU institutions, business & academia. Register by 22 Jan: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
Join our seminar in Brussels, 29 Jan, 17.00–18.30, with speakers from EU institutions, business & academia. Register by 22 Jan: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
Single market for services – time to wake up Europe’s sleeping giant!
Join us in Brussels for a seminar on the Single Market Strategy and its roadmap, with speakers from EU institutions, business and think thanks.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
How can the EU’s Single Market Strategy drive services integration?
Join our seminar in Brussels, 29 Jan, 17.00–18.30, with speakers from EU institutions, business & academia. Register by 22 Jan: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
Join our seminar in Brussels, 29 Jan, 17.00–18.30, with speakers from EU institutions, business & academia. Register by 22 Jan: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
Trade Policy Insight: Supporting decarbonisation and trade in Least Developed Countries through CBAM revenues.
"The EU could consider to add a global dimension to the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund which would be equal to the available funding for EU producers."
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"The EU could consider to add a global dimension to the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund which would be equal to the available funding for EU producers."
Read more: shorturl.at/Auuut
December 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Trade Policy Insight: Supporting decarbonisation and trade in Least Developed Countries through CBAM revenues.
"The EU could consider to add a global dimension to the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund which would be equal to the available funding for EU producers."
Read more: shorturl.at/Auuut
"The EU could consider to add a global dimension to the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund which would be equal to the available funding for EU producers."
Read more: shorturl.at/Auuut
Analysis: Tools for resilient supply chains – an overview of EU policy
Building resilient supply chains has become a key policy objective for the EU. This analysis examines how the EU uses trade and single market policies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
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Building resilient supply chains has become a key policy objective for the EU. This analysis examines how the EU uses trade and single market policies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
#tradepolicy
Tools for resilient supply chains
This analysis examines how the EU uses trade and single market policies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Analysis: Tools for resilient supply chains – an overview of EU policy
Building resilient supply chains has become a key policy objective for the EU. This analysis examines how the EU uses trade and single market policies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
#tradepolicy
Building resilient supply chains has become a key policy objective for the EU. This analysis examines how the EU uses trade and single market policies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
#tradepolicy
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News on foreign trade and internal market issues
Are you interested in new evidence-based analysis? Subscribe to our web news.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Are you interested in new analysis from the National Board of Trade Sweden? Do you want to know when there is a conference coming up? Subscribe to our web news. When there is something worth knowing – you will get to know about it. #TradePolicy
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We at @sweboardoftrade.bsky.social now track EU imports from China. Available here: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/trade-and...
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We at @sweboardoftrade.bsky.social now track EU imports from China. Available here: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/trade-and...
Analysis: Ten Priorities for the EU’s Economic Security Agenda
The EU faces rising geopolitical and technological pressures. This study sets out ten priorities to strengthen the EU’s economic security and global role.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/MJRNj
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The EU faces rising geopolitical and technological pressures. This study sets out ten priorities to strengthen the EU’s economic security and global role.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/MJRNj
#TradePolicy
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Analysis: Ten Priorities for the EU’s Economic Security Agenda
The EU faces rising geopolitical and technological pressures. This study sets out ten priorities to strengthen the EU’s economic security and global role.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/MJRNj
#TradePolicy
The EU faces rising geopolitical and technological pressures. This study sets out ten priorities to strengthen the EU’s economic security and global role.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/MJRNj
#TradePolicy
Analysis: Modelling a New Era in Trade: Tariff tensions across three scenarios
"The American industries are among those most negatively affected, because many rely on imported goods," says Trade Policy Adviser Lovi Nordgren.
Download the analysis: shorturl.at/0J76Q
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"The American industries are among those most negatively affected, because many rely on imported goods," says Trade Policy Adviser Lovi Nordgren.
Download the analysis: shorturl.at/0J76Q
#TradePolicy
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Analysis: Modelling a New Era in Trade: Tariff tensions across three scenarios
"The American industries are among those most negatively affected, because many rely on imported goods," says Trade Policy Adviser Lovi Nordgren.
Download the analysis: shorturl.at/0J76Q
#TradePolicy
"The American industries are among those most negatively affected, because many rely on imported goods," says Trade Policy Adviser Lovi Nordgren.
Download the analysis: shorturl.at/0J76Q
#TradePolicy
Join us for the 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference – live on Youtube!
As global trade enters a new era, how can policy adapt? And how can we rebuild a rules-based system when its original champion seems to step back?
Live tomorrow, 16 October, at 08:50 CEST: shorturl.at/GY5mh
#TradePolicy
As global trade enters a new era, how can policy adapt? And how can we rebuild a rules-based system when its original champion seems to step back?
Live tomorrow, 16 October, at 08:50 CEST: shorturl.at/GY5mh
#TradePolicy
October 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Join us for the 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference – live on Youtube!
As global trade enters a new era, how can policy adapt? And how can we rebuild a rules-based system when its original champion seems to step back?
Live tomorrow, 16 October, at 08:50 CEST: shorturl.at/GY5mh
#TradePolicy
As global trade enters a new era, how can policy adapt? And how can we rebuild a rules-based system when its original champion seems to step back?
Live tomorrow, 16 October, at 08:50 CEST: shorturl.at/GY5mh
#TradePolicy
October 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Join us for the 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference – live on Youtube!
As global trade enters a new era, how can policy adapt? And how can we rebuild a rules-based system when its original champion seems to step back?
Live tomorrow, 16 October, at 08:50 CEST: shorturl.at/GY5mh
#TradePolicy
As global trade enters a new era, how can policy adapt? And how can we rebuild a rules-based system when its original champion seems to step back?
Live tomorrow, 16 October, at 08:50 CEST: shorturl.at/GY5mh
#TradePolicy
Policy brief: Common Specifications – fallback or challenge for harmonised standards within the EU?
Read more and download the analysis.
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Read more and download the analysis.
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Common specifications within EU?
Is common specifications in EU a fallback or a challenge?
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October 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Policy brief: Common Specifications – fallback or challenge for harmonised standards within the EU?
Read more and download the analysis.
#TradePolicy
Read more and download the analysis.
#TradePolicy
Last week, China announced that it will no longer invoke the special benefits linked to its developing-country status in the World Trade Organization, WTO. But what does this actually mean?
Read Hannes Lenk’s Trade Policy Insight.
#TradePolicy
Read Hannes Lenk’s Trade Policy Insight.
#TradePolicy
China will not have benefits in the WTO
China’s move shows that countries with relatively high income can no longer hide behind developing-country status.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Last week, China announced that it will no longer invoke the special benefits linked to its developing-country status in the World Trade Organization, WTO. But what does this actually mean?
Read Hannes Lenk’s Trade Policy Insight.
#TradePolicy
Read Hannes Lenk’s Trade Policy Insight.
#TradePolicy
New analysis: LDC Graduation – Challenges and opportunities for EU–African trade
Several African countries are moving out of the UN’s least developed category, reshaping trade conditions and creating new opportunities.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/I8a3K
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Several African countries are moving out of the UN’s least developed category, reshaping trade conditions and creating new opportunities.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/I8a3K
#TradePolicy
October 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
New analysis: LDC Graduation – Challenges and opportunities for EU–African trade
Several African countries are moving out of the UN’s least developed category, reshaping trade conditions and creating new opportunities.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/I8a3K
#TradePolicy
Several African countries are moving out of the UN’s least developed category, reshaping trade conditions and creating new opportunities.
Read more and download the analysis: shorturl.at/I8a3K
#TradePolicy
Report: Rethinking Trade with Asia: Strategies for Sweden and the EU in trade with emerging markets.
Read more and download the full report free of charge:: shorturl.at/8ulLj
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Read more and download the full report free of charge:: shorturl.at/8ulLj
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October 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Report: Rethinking Trade with Asia: Strategies for Sweden and the EU in trade with emerging markets.
Read more and download the full report free of charge:: shorturl.at/8ulLj
#Tradepolicy
Read more and download the full report free of charge:: shorturl.at/8ulLj
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See you in Stockholm!
I am very much looking forward to this event in Stockholm in October.
If you are a local, and want to attend, you can find more information here: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
If you are a local, and want to attend, you can find more information here: www.kommerskollegium.se/en/analyses-...
September 18, 2025 at 6:54 AM
See you in Stockholm!
Looking forward to seeing you in Stockholm!
Glad to participate the 2025 #Heckscher-Ohlin Conference organized by @sweboardoftrade.bsky.social and the Center for Asian Studies at the Stockholm School of Economics. I will discuss on “ #economic #statecraft for a new age”. Join us on Oct 16, 2025!
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The 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference
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September 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Looking forward to seeing you in Stockholm!
How can we rebuild rules-based trade in a shifting world? Join the 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference in Stockholm, 16 October.
Keynote speakers: Pol Antràs and Arancha González.
Register by 16 September 2025: shorturl.at/2XhjZ
Keynote speakers: Pol Antràs and Arancha González.
Register by 16 September 2025: shorturl.at/2XhjZ
August 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How can we rebuild rules-based trade in a shifting world? Join the 2025 Heckscher-Ohlin Conference in Stockholm, 16 October.
Keynote speakers: Pol Antràs and Arancha González.
Register by 16 September 2025: shorturl.at/2XhjZ
Keynote speakers: Pol Antràs and Arancha González.
Register by 16 September 2025: shorturl.at/2XhjZ
In a new analysis, the National Board of Trade Sweden proposes that the EU work with like-minded partners to build new support frameworks and revitalise the rule-based trading system.
Download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/SrlTM
#tradepolicy
Download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/SrlTM
#tradepolicy
August 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In a new analysis, the National Board of Trade Sweden proposes that the EU work with like-minded partners to build new support frameworks and revitalise the rule-based trading system.
Download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/SrlTM
#tradepolicy
Download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/SrlTM
#tradepolicy
Analysis: A New Era in International Trade Requires a New Rule-Based Trade Coalition.
Read more and download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/uXiqQ
#TradePolicy
Read more and download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/uXiqQ
#TradePolicy
A New Era in International Trade Requires a New Rules-Based Trade Coalition
The new era in international trade needs a new rule-based trade coalition.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Analysis: A New Era in International Trade Requires a New Rule-Based Trade Coalition.
Read more and download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/uXiqQ
#TradePolicy
Read more and download the analysis by our strategic adviser
@altenberg.bsky.social: shorturl.at/uXiqQ
#TradePolicy
Meet the our policy adviser Erik Merkus at WTO Trade and Environment Week, who will discuss how trade policy can assist private sector companies to secure and decarbonise their value chains.
When: 2 July, 16:30-18:00, room D.
Or follow the session live on the WTO Youtube channel.
#WTO
When: 2 July, 16:30-18:00, room D.
Or follow the session live on the WTO Youtube channel.
#WTO
WTO Trade and Environment Week
www.kommerskollegium.se
June 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Meet the our policy adviser Erik Merkus at WTO Trade and Environment Week, who will discuss how trade policy can assist private sector companies to secure and decarbonise their value chains.
When: 2 July, 16:30-18:00, room D.
Or follow the session live on the WTO Youtube channel.
#WTO
When: 2 July, 16:30-18:00, room D.
Or follow the session live on the WTO Youtube channel.
#WTO
"The rule-based trade that has served us well for many years is under grave threat."
Our Director-General Anders Ahnlid writes in the Bangkok Post about the importance of rules-based trade.
Our Director-General Anders Ahnlid writes in the Bangkok Post about the importance of rules-based trade.
Work together for rule-based trade
For almost 80 years, the multilateral rule-book has been the basis for international trade relations. Under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its successor, the World Trade Organiz...
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May 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"The rule-based trade that has served us well for many years is under grave threat."
Our Director-General Anders Ahnlid writes in the Bangkok Post about the importance of rules-based trade.
Our Director-General Anders Ahnlid writes in the Bangkok Post about the importance of rules-based trade.
Policy brief: Uncertainty in Standardisation: A systemic risk for the New Legislative Framework and the EU internal market.
Read more and download the policy brief: shorturl.at/vAJfi
Read more and download the policy brief: shorturl.at/vAJfi
Standardisation uncertainty in the EU
Uncertainty in standardisation risks undermining EU product rules and threatens progress on the green and digital transition in the internal market.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Policy brief: Uncertainty in Standardisation: A systemic risk for the New Legislative Framework and the EU internal market.
Read more and download the policy brief: shorturl.at/vAJfi
Read more and download the policy brief: shorturl.at/vAJfi
Report: Trade Policy for Electrification: How trade policy can contributeto the electrification of Sweden’s economy.
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/Xa8II
#electrification #TradePolicy
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April 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Report: Trade Policy for Electrification: How trade policy can contributeto the electrification of Sweden’s economy.
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/Xa8II
#electrification #TradePolicy
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/Xa8II
#electrification #TradePolicy
Report: The Impact of Foreign Acquisitions on Swedish Firms’ Carbon Emissions and Energy Use.
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/q1t3Q
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/q1t3Q
March 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Report: The Impact of Foreign Acquisitions on Swedish Firms’ Carbon Emissions and Energy Use.
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/q1t3Q
Read more and download the report: shorturl.at/q1t3Q