News & Opinions
Wie es Russlands Wirtschaft wirklich geht - Podcast mit Vasily Astrov - 07 May 2025
Unser Russland-Experte Vasily Astrov im Gespräch mit dem Wirtschaftspodcast der Deutschen Welle read more
Spring Forecast: Trump’s tariffs likely to have limited impact on Eastern Europe - 29 Apr 2025
Region to remain on its growth trajectory; trade war and uncertainty as major risks; Ukrainian economy on thin ice; Russia’s growth to pick up, thanks to Trump read more
Solides Wachstum in Osteuropa als Lichtblick für Österreichs Wirtschaft – trotz handelspolitischer Risiken - 29 Apr 2025
Die robuste Konjunktur in CEE stützt die österreichische Wirtschaft. Trumps Zölle ändern daran wenig read more
Peril and possibility: What a US-Iran deal needs to give it any chance at success - 25 Apr 2025
Economic hardship and military pressure have brought Iran to the negotiating table. Though only a comprehensive agreement addressing all problems between Iran and the US could bring about stability and economic development, it is unlikely to happen read more
EU-US relations at stake – to the detriment of both - 09 Apr 2025
The economic relationship between the US and the EU extends far beyond trade. An agreement to mutually eliminate tariffs on manufactured goods, as proposed by the European Commission, would be advantageous for both – and help them to refocus on their shared rival China read more
Larger-than-expected US tariff hikes will hit many countries hard - 03 Apr 2025
An overview of the US tariff hikes announced on 2 April and an assessment of their impact: The consequences will be significant for countries with strong ties to the US as well as for those facing steep tariff increases read more
Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: A farcical repetition of the tragic trade policies of the 1930s - 03 Apr 2025
Trump’s latest global tariffs, announced on a self-proclaimed ‘Liberation Day’, will likely cause sharp short-term trade declines – and a significant surge in inflation for the US read more
How Trump’s new tariffs will impact the EU’s already struggling automotive industry - 01 Apr 2025
The newly announced US tariffs of 25% on automotive imports will have the greatest impact on the ‘EU’s manufacturing core’ – namely, the car industries in Germany, Austria and the Visegrád countries – as well as Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Japan. This represents yet another blow to the EU’s struggling automotive industry read more
Challenges and potential opportunities for the EU steel industry in the face of US tariffs - 27 Mar 2025
The European steel industry is under increasing pressure. Trump's new 25% tariffs are further undermining its competitiveness. The European Commission views this industry as vital for Europe’s defence and rearmament. Francesca Guadagno and Robert Stehrer on the current state of the industry, the potential consequences of US tariffs and the EU's retaliation read more
What is behind the US trade deficit? - 19 Mar 2025
President Trump uses the US trade deficit as a key argument to justify raising tariffs. The debate surrounding its causes is essential for understanding the broader elements of his agenda. Ultimately, Trump’s aim could be to restructure the global trade and financial systems read more