Kirsten Ostermann
@kirstenostermann.bsky.social
Brexit/WF - etwas Trade.
Hier wird repostet sowie aus Reden & Interviews zitiert – ebenso aus Arbeiten der polit. Think-Tanks, Stiftungen & Printmedien.
X (Twitter): @KirstenDE999
Hier wird repostet sowie aus Reden & Interviews zitiert – ebenso aus Arbeiten der polit. Think-Tanks, Stiftungen & Printmedien.
X (Twitter): @KirstenDE999
"Are high trade deficits an emergency? And even if they aren’t, do they have bad effects on the US economy? The answers are no and no."
A worthwhile reading by David R. Henderson (Hoover Institution).
www.hoover.org/research/tra...
A worthwhile reading by David R. Henderson (Hoover Institution).
www.hoover.org/research/tra...
Trade Deficits Aren’t A Problem
There’s no reason to have a zero trade balance with any country, or with the world.
www.hoover.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"Are high trade deficits an emergency? And even if they aren’t, do they have bad effects on the US economy? The answers are no and no."
A worthwhile reading by David R. Henderson (Hoover Institution).
www.hoover.org/research/tra...
A worthwhile reading by David R. Henderson (Hoover Institution).
www.hoover.org/research/tra...
The U.S. Trade Balance
In 2024, the United States had a goods trade deficit with 92 countries and a surplus with 111 countries. Overall, it ran a $1.2 trillion trade-in-goods deficit In 2024.
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www.fool.com/research/us-...
In 2024, the United States had a goods trade deficit with 92 countries and a surplus with 111 countries. Overall, it ran a $1.2 trillion trade-in-goods deficit In 2024.
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Source:
www.fool.com/research/us-...
December 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The U.S. Trade Balance
In 2024, the United States had a goods trade deficit with 92 countries and a surplus with 111 countries. Overall, it ran a $1.2 trillion trade-in-goods deficit In 2024.
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Source:
www.fool.com/research/us-...
In 2024, the United States had a goods trade deficit with 92 countries and a surplus with 111 countries. Overall, it ran a $1.2 trillion trade-in-goods deficit In 2024.
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Source:
www.fool.com/research/us-...
Accordance with the USMCA Implementation Act, Jamieson Greer reported to the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee on December 16 and 17, respectively, on the operation of the USMCA in advance of the July 1, 2026 joint review.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Accordance with the USMCA Implementation Act, Jamieson Greer reported to the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee on December 16 and 17, respectively, on the operation of the USMCA in advance of the July 1, 2026 joint review.
ustr.gov/sites/defaul...
ustr.gov/sites/defaul...
US/EU & US/India Trade Talks
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has criticized the EU and India for their lack of progress in trade negotiations.
The criticism comes as talks are set to continue into the new year.
www.luxtimes.lu/europeanunio...
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has criticized the EU and India for their lack of progress in trade negotiations.
The criticism comes as talks are set to continue into the new year.
www.luxtimes.lu/europeanunio...
US trade chief criticizes EU, India as negotiations drag on
Jamieson Greer has “strong concerns” about European regulations
www.luxtimes.lu
December 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
US/EU & US/India Trade Talks
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has criticized the EU and India for their lack of progress in trade negotiations.
The criticism comes as talks are set to continue into the new year.
www.luxtimes.lu/europeanunio...
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has criticized the EU and India for their lack of progress in trade negotiations.
The criticism comes as talks are set to continue into the new year.
www.luxtimes.lu/europeanunio...
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
EU to sign Mercosur trade deal 12 January in Paraguay
EU to sign Mercosur trade deal 12 January in Paraguay
Ursula von der Leyen had hoped to sign the agreement in Brazil this week
dlvr.it
December 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
EU to sign Mercosur trade deal 12 January in Paraguay
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
What's up with the farmer's hoo-haa in Brussels? On the farmer's protests in Brussels this week. #Mercosur #EUfarming
Comment by John Clarke
Comment by John Clarke
Blog: Garibaldi’s ten thousand? Or Napoleon’s? - Borderlex - European trade policy
Ten thousand farmers with their tractors, smoke bombs and rotten potatoes descended on Brussels today to protest an EU heads of state meeting to determine the funding of European farming for the next seven years. Also on the agenda: future funding of Ukraine.
f.mtr.cool
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
What's up with the farmer's hoo-haa in Brussels? On the farmer's protests in Brussels this week. #Mercosur #EUfarming
Comment by John Clarke
Comment by John Clarke
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at their summit today that the Mercosur trade won't be signed as scheduled on Saturday and instead would wait until next month, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
Mercosur signing delayed until January, von der Leyen tells leaders
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni requested postponement of the signature to reassure farmers.
www.politico.eu
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at their summit today that the Mercosur trade won't be signed as scheduled on Saturday and instead would wait until next month, two EU diplomats told POLITICO.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that if the trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is not finalized this month, Brazil will no longer sign off on the deal.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that if the trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is not finalized this month, Brazil wi...
www.reuters.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that if the trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is not finalized this month, Brazil will no longer sign off on the deal.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
The Council presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
EU-Mercosur: Council and Parliament agree on rules to safeguard the EU agri-food sector
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the regulation on EU-Mercosur safeguard clauses, ensuring swift and strong action to protect EU farmers.
www.consilium.europa.eu
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Council presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
Mirror clauses did not make it into the final safeguard legislation for Mercosur - at least not as a condition for Mercosur exporters to the EU. The commission must issue a statement on aligning production standards. The question is: will this be enough to persuade everyone to sign the thing!
December 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Mirror clauses did not make it into the final safeguard legislation for Mercosur - at least not as a condition for Mercosur exporters to the EU. The commission must issue a statement on aligning production standards. The question is: will this be enough to persuade everyone to sign the thing!
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
When trade deals were getting rushed through laden with impossible commitments and major issues to be negotiated later, I wrote about why they made me nervous.
Womp womp, as the kids say.
My full article:
www.explaintrade.com/resources/im...
Womp womp, as the kids say.
My full article:
www.explaintrade.com/resources/im...
US suspends technology deal with Britain, FT reports reut.rs/4aRbgK4
US suspends technology deal with Britain, FT reports
The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year, which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
reut.rs
December 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
When trade deals were getting rushed through laden with impossible commitments and major issues to be negotiated later, I wrote about why they made me nervous.
Womp womp, as the kids say.
My full article:
www.explaintrade.com/resources/im...
Womp womp, as the kids say.
My full article:
www.explaintrade.com/resources/im...
US/Switzerland & US/Liechtenstein FTA
The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced the implementation of tariff-related elements in a trade agreement framework reached with Switzerland and Liechtenstein in November.
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www.globalbankingandfinance.com/usa-trump-ta...
The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced the implementation of tariff-related elements in a trade agreement framework reached with Switzerland and Liechtenstein in November.
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Source:
www.globalbankingandfinance.com/usa-trump-ta...
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
US/Switzerland & US/Liechtenstein FTA
The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced the implementation of tariff-related elements in a trade agreement framework reached with Switzerland and Liechtenstein in November.
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www.globalbankingandfinance.com/usa-trump-ta...
The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced the implementation of tariff-related elements in a trade agreement framework reached with Switzerland and Liechtenstein in November.
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www.globalbankingandfinance.com/usa-trump-ta...
India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18, a move that will deepen economic ties and anchor India’s expanding trade and strategic footprint in the Gulf.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
India-Oman trade deal: How the CEPA will anchor India’s expanding Gulf strategy; strengthen strategic and investment footprint - The Times of India
India Business News: India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on December 18, aiming to deepen economic ties and expand India's trade
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18, a move that will deepen economic ties and anchor India’s expanding trade and strategic footprint in the Gulf.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
Mexico/India Trade Talks
Accelerated trade talks btw. Mexico & India could be on the horizon after steep new tariffs that could hit India especially hard were approved by both houses of the Mexican Congress.
The higher duties will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Accelerated trade talks btw. Mexico & India could be on the horizon after steep new tariffs that could hit India especially hard were approved by both houses of the Mexican Congress.
The higher duties will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Facing a steep tariff hike, India seeks a trade agreement with Mexico
Accelerated trade talks between Mexico and India could be on the horizon after steep new tariffs were approved by the Mexican Congress.
mexiconewsdaily.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Mexico/India Trade Talks
Accelerated trade talks btw. Mexico & India could be on the horizon after steep new tariffs that could hit India especially hard were approved by both houses of the Mexican Congress.
The higher duties will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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mexiconewsdaily.com/business/ind...
Accelerated trade talks btw. Mexico & India could be on the horizon after steep new tariffs that could hit India especially hard were approved by both houses of the Mexican Congress.
The higher duties will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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mexiconewsdaily.com/business/ind...
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
BREAKING: Giorgia Meloni may have just killed the #Mercosur free trade deal between the EU and South American countries - delaying a vote until early next year.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
www.euractiv.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
BREAKING: Giorgia Meloni may have just killed the #Mercosur free trade deal between the EU and South American countries - delaying a vote until early next year.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
December 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
Joint statement confirmed negotiations concluded on UK's association to Erasmus+ in 2027
Also shared aim to conclude negotiations on Youth Experience Scheme, common SPS Area and linking of ETS schemes by next [annual] EU-UK summit... although no date for this
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Also shared aim to conclude negotiations on Youth Experience Scheme, common SPS Area and linking of ETS schemes by next [annual] EU-UK summit... although no date for this
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Joint statement confirmed negotiations concluded on UK's association to Erasmus+ in 2027
Also shared aim to conclude negotiations on Youth Experience Scheme, common SPS Area and linking of ETS schemes by next [annual] EU-UK summit... although no date for this
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Also shared aim to conclude negotiations on Youth Experience Scheme, common SPS Area and linking of ETS schemes by next [annual] EU-UK summit... although no date for this
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
UK Government response to Lord Murphy's Independent Review of the Windsor Framework published
All 16 recommendations accepted.
The Independent Review followed the NI Assembly's vote in December 2024 on granting 'Democratic Consent' to the continued application of...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
All 16 recommendations accepted.
The Independent Review followed the NI Assembly's vote in December 2024 on granting 'Democratic Consent' to the continued application of...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
UK Government response to Lord Murphy's Independent Review of the Windsor Framework published
All 16 recommendations accepted.
The Independent Review followed the NI Assembly's vote in December 2024 on granting 'Democratic Consent' to the continued application of...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
All 16 recommendations accepted.
The Independent Review followed the NI Assembly's vote in December 2024 on granting 'Democratic Consent' to the continued application of...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
UK gov "unlikely to turn around perception that wider UK trade policy will deliver little"
"Ten years after the referendum (....) all roads lead back to Brussels."
@davidheniguk.bsky.social
"Ten years after the referendum (....) all roads lead back to Brussels."
@davidheniguk.bsky.social
Perspectives: UK trade policy sets sights on Brussels - Borderlex - European trade policy
The United Kingdom’s post-Brexit ‘global Britain’ trade policy has not delivered the expected results nor offered a good alternative to deep ties with the European Union. In the British debate, ten years after the referendum, all roads are leading back to Brussels.
f.mtr.cool
December 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
UK gov "unlikely to turn around perception that wider UK trade policy will deliver little"
"Ten years after the referendum (....) all roads lead back to Brussels."
@davidheniguk.bsky.social
"Ten years after the referendum (....) all roads lead back to Brussels."
@davidheniguk.bsky.social
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
EU ambassadors expected to vote on signing the EU-Mercosur pact on Friday. Trilogue on safeguard could happen Wednesday evening. All TBC though.
December 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
EU ambassadors expected to vote on signing the EU-Mercosur pact on Friday. Trilogue on safeguard could happen Wednesday evening. All TBC though.
Mercosur: Parliament backs safeguard measures to protect EU agriculture.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Mercosur: Parliament backs safeguard measures to protect EU agriculture | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector.
www.europarl.europa.eu
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Mercosur: Parliament backs safeguard measures to protect EU agriculture.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Reposted by Kirsten Ostermann
China on Tuesday imposed final anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%.
China cuts EU pork tariffs in final ruling
China on Tuesday imposed final anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%.
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
China on Tuesday imposed final anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%.
EU/Mercosur FTA & EU/India FTA
Sad reality: both agreements may not be concluded this year.
www.euractiv.com/news/brussel...
Sad reality: both agreements may not be concluded this year.
www.euractiv.com/news/brussel...
Two trade deals, one deadline: Brussels’ high-stakes year-end push | Euractiv
After decades of talks with Mercosur and months of courtship with India, the EU is running out of time – and political room to manoeuvre
www.euractiv.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
EU/Mercosur FTA & EU/India FTA
Sad reality: both agreements may not be concluded this year.
www.euractiv.com/news/brussel...
Sad reality: both agreements may not be concluded this year.
www.euractiv.com/news/brussel...
India is currently engaged in numerous trade negotiations/talks:
India/EU FTA
India/ US BTA
India/Austalia CECA
Infia/Peru FTA
India/Chile CEPA
India/Canada MDTI
India/New Zealand
India/Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) FTA
What is the current status?
www.republicworld.com/business/ind...
India/EU FTA
India/ US BTA
India/Austalia CECA
Infia/Peru FTA
India/Chile CEPA
India/Canada MDTI
India/New Zealand
India/Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) FTA
What is the current status?
www.republicworld.com/business/ind...
India-EU FTA Nears Finish: Commerce Secy Agrawal Signals Deal Amid US, Australia Talks
Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal says India-EU FTA differences narrowing after 16th round in Dec 2025; US BTA framework close. Progress on Australia CECA (11 rounds), Peru FTA (9), Chile CEPA (4), NZ FTA ...
www.republicworld.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
India is currently engaged in numerous trade negotiations/talks:
India/EU FTA
India/ US BTA
India/Austalia CECA
Infia/Peru FTA
India/Chile CEPA
India/Canada MDTI
India/New Zealand
India/Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) FTA
What is the current status?
www.republicworld.com/business/ind...
India/EU FTA
India/ US BTA
India/Austalia CECA
Infia/Peru FTA
India/Chile CEPA
India/Canada MDTI
India/New Zealand
India/Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) FTA
What is the current status?
www.republicworld.com/business/ind...
Some $1.6 trillion in annual imports are subject to the tariffs, while at least $1.7 trillion are excluded, either because they are duty-free or subject to another tariff, according to a POLITICO analysis based on last year’s import data.
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Thousands of carveouts and caveats are weakening Trump's emergency tariffs
At least $1.7 trillion of imports are now excluded, either because they are duty-free or subject to another tariff.
www.politico.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Some $1.6 trillion in annual imports are subject to the tariffs, while at least $1.7 trillion are excluded, either because they are duty-free or subject to another tariff, according to a POLITICO analysis based on last year’s import data.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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