Publications
Trade
Services trade and manufacturing
Foreword
Globalisation and technological progress have blurred the distinction between goods and services companies: services are not only key enablers of the global production networks that many man...
Africa and the Caribbean
A better investment climate in Africa – Business views
Key messages
In recent years, African countries have made great efforts to improve their investment climate, while GDP growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) flows have registered a&n...
Bilateral relations
A trade strategy fit for the 21st century
Executive summary
A future trade strategy should ensure that the EU remains open for trade and investment, while it is able to adapt to increasing geopolitical and economic challenges. Safeguarding a...
International investment
Trade
U.S. decision on the Iran deal creates risks for political and economic stability
President Trump announced his decision to effectively pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal signed between China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the United States, the E...
Trade
New EU Anti-Dumping Methodology – level of protection maintained
Following the agreement of the negotiators of the European Parliament and the Council today in Strasbourg, Markus J. Beyrer, Director General of BusinessEurope said: “Fair trade is the nece...
Trade
New US sanctions on Russia would mainly hit the EU
European business is extremely concerned by the imminent extension of the US sanctions to Russia and the potential impact on the EU's energy supply.
Markus J. Beyrer, Director General of Bu...
Trade
Trade vote aims at protecting against dumped and subsidised EU imports
Only effective trade defence instruments will restore level playing field
Today, the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament has voted to better protect the European Union against du...
Digital economy
BusinessEurope’s views on digital trade
Key messages
Digital trade has become a fundamental factor in the development of global economy. It concerns the economy as a whole, fostering employment, entrepreneurship, innovation and growth....
Trade
Sustainable supply chains
Making the relationship between trade, social and environmental policies more effective and mutually beneficial
Companies are instrumental in making global supply chains more sustainable - the challe...