The WTI in the Media

The WTI in the Media

Offering expert analysis and fresh perspectives on pressing issues in global trade and economic policy

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a leading international center for research, education, and policy advice in global trade, investment, and sustainable development. As a part of the University of Bern, its network of renowned experts offers in-depth, evidence-based insights on the latest developments in international economic law and policy. Journalists and media outlets can rely on the WTI for authoritative commentary, interviews, and background analysis on complex trade and investment issues. With its global partnerships and track record of thought leadership, the WTI is a trusted source for informed perspectives that shape the conversation on world trade.

Topics of Expertise

WTI faculty and researchers can provide interviews on the following areas:

  • The tariff policy of the Trump Administration
  • Impacts on the Swiss economy and politics
  • Supply chains
  • Geopolitics
  • Economic issues

Trade topics

  • Trade & intellectual property
  • Trade & emerging technologies
  • Trade in services
  • Trade & investment
  • Trade & energy
  • Trade & commodities
  • Trade & environment/climate
  • Trade & agriculture/food security
  • Trade & development
  • Trade & human rights

In case of media queries

We provide interview partners on specific topical issues, such as US trade policy, multilateral trade agreements, digital technology, Swiss-EU relations and tarriffs. We are happy to handle your requests for interviews in English, German, French or other languages.

To arrange an interview or for further information, please contact Sam Suarez.

23 Jul 2019 | Audio/Video

"Wie die WTO auf Trump's Strafzölle reagiert"

Christian Häberli talks about the WTO reaction to President Trump's imposition of global tariffs on steel and aluminium imports (from 1'40", broadcast in German)

3 Jul 2019 | In the Press

Escalatie handelsoorlog slecht voor Nederland

Met de herstart van de onderhandelingen tussen de Verenigde Staten en China keerde dit weekend de rust op het wereldhandelstoneel even terug. Tot Amerika dinsdag nieuwe tarieven tegen de EU …

6 Jun 2019 | In the Press

Professor Van den Bossche speaks on WTO reform

For the first time in Japan, the G20 = 20 major countries summit will be held in Osaka this month. One of the agenda items is WTO = Reform of the World Trade Organization. In this G20, the …

17 May 2019 | Audio/Video

US-Regierung will ihre Exporte fördern

Der Besuch von Bundespräsident Ueli Maurer im Weissen Haus könnte den Weg ebnen für ein Freihandelsabkommen mit den USA. 2006 ist es am Widerstand der Schweizer Bauern gescheitert. Dieses Mal soll es…

10 May 2019 | Audio/Video

US Hikes China Tariffs

Manfred Elsig appeared on BBC News on Friday, 10 May 2019 to talk about Trump’s tariff move on China.

10 Apr 2019 | In the Press

Streit um die Lufthoheit

Die USA drohen Europa mit neuen Zöllen. Diesmal geht es um einen Milliarden-Konflikt der Flugzeughersteller Airbus und Boeing. Der Fall könnte zur Belastungsprobe für das System des Welthandels werden

23 Jul 2018 | Audio/Video

Zoelle

Cristian Häberli was interviewed on the WTO rights and obligations in respect of US tariff increases and other countries‘ responses (interview in German).