EU Trade Policy and the Rise of Geopolitics
EU Trade Policy and the Rise of Geopolitics
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International relations have become more turbulent recently, and trade is no exception. In this podcast, Professor Schild invites experts in the field of trade policy to discuss current issues and trends affecting EU trade and how the European Union is trying to navigate the challenging environment of rising geo-economic and political tensions and trade conflicts. This podcast is hosted by the Jean Monnet Chair in EU Trade Policy at Trier University, Germany, and co-funded by the European Commission.
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The podcast explores themes such as EU trade policy, geopolitical tensions, and raw materials supply chains, with episodes addressing critical issues like the EU's strategies against Chinese dominance in critical resources and exploring the broader implications of trade conflicts on international relations.
International relations have become more turbulent recently, and trade is no exception. In this podcast, Professor Schild invites experts in the field of trade policy to discuss current issues and trends affecting EU trade and how the European Union is trying to navigate the challenging environment of rising geo-economic and political tensions and trade conflicts. This podcast is hosted by the Jean Monnet Chair in EU Trade Policy at Trier University, Germany, and co-funded by the European Commission.
Professor Schild and his guest Professor Xenia Matschke of Trier University (Chair of International Economic Policy) explore in this episode the turbulent state of US-EU trade relations following a landmark 2026 Supreme Court ruling that declared major parts of the Trump administration's ”reciprocal tariffs” illegal. The discussion delves into the legal mechanisms used by Trump to bypass Congress, the economic reality of trade deficits, and the historical rupture of the post-WWII global trading order, and the EU’s response to the US trade policy challenge.
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