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23 Jun 2025 | In the Press
The World Trade Institute's Prof Elsig speaks to Nau.ch. Article in German, Nach dem US-Angriff auf die iranischen Atomanlagen fragt sich die ganze Welt: Wird der Iran zurückschlagen?…
23 Jun 2025 | In the Press
The World Trade Institute's Prof Elsig speaks to the 20 Minuten. Article in German. Mit Luft- und Seeangriffen auf iranische Atomanlagen treten die USA in den Krieg ein. …
16 Jun 2025 | Audio/Video
The United States and China say they've reached in principle a framework to roll back some of the punitive measures they have taken against each other’s economies. Prof…
10 Jun 2025 | In the Press
What trends are shaping the Swiss labour market in international cooperation? Our labour market monitoring report shows how the sector is evolving – from the composition of the workforce to recru…
27 May 2025 | In the Press
The WTI's Prof Francois writes for China Daily. This year marks several anniversaries. It has been 80 years since the end of formal conflict in World War II, and the end of a br…
22 Apr 2025 | Audio/Video
The World Trade Institutes' Prof Joseph Francois speaks to Al Jazeera.
22 Apr 2025 | In the Press
Mired in deadlock since the failure of the Doha Round, the WTO now faces another challenge: the protectionism and unilateralism of Donald Trump's administration. Some analysts believe that the instituti…
17 Apr 2025 | In the Press
Despite all prophecies of doom, the global distribution of power is not binary. The fundamental interest in a commo…
17 Apr 2025 | Audio/Video
Prof Elsig speaks to SRF.
17 Apr 2025 | Audio/Video
Prof Isabelle Van Damme speaks to 10-vor-10.
17 Apr 2025 | Audio/Video
What does US President Trump's trade policy mean for the rules-based world order? Answers from Thomas Cottier, Professor Emeritus of European and International Economic Law. (Broadcast in German)
9 Apr 2025 | In the Press
Die US-Zölle sind in Kraft und treffen die Schweiz hart. Sind die Zeiten der regelbasierten Ordn…
5 Apr 2025 | In the Press
Die US-Zölle gefährden das globale Wachstum. Doch Ökonomen sehen die grösste Bedrohung in der Unsicherheit, die Donald Trump sät. Sie wird die Weltw…
4 Apr 2025 | In the Press
Bis jetzt verzichtet der Bundesrat auf Gegenzölle und setzt auf direkte Gespräche mit den USA. Experten schätzen die Chancen auf Erfolg als gering ein.
3 Apr 2025 | In the Press
Donald Trump is putting together a gigantic tariff package. For Switzerland, the tarif…
2 Apr 2025 | Audio/Video
Professor Manfred Elsig speaks to RSI about Trump and the day of duties.
18 Mar 2025 | In the Press
By prioritising conciliation over confrontation, Europe seems to be handing Trump the upper hand in negotiations over the president's planned tariffs. Experts say it’s the smartest…
12 Mar 2025 | In the Press
Treaties have been in place to protect foreign investments since the 1950s. Over time, treaties around the world have become more numerous, more extensive and more complex.…
4 Mar 2025 | Audio/Video
Trade between the USA and Switzerland? Switzerland has a trade surplus with the United States, as it exports more goods to the U.S. than it imports. Is it in Switzerland's interest t…
1 Mar 2025 | Audio/Video
Neue Zölle, geopolitische Spannungen und Blockbildungen setzen dem globalen Handel zu. Es stellt sich die Frage, wie sich Schweizer Unternehmen positionieren sollen.
