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.

4 Jul 2018 | In the Press

WTI management images (zip)

Pictures in high resolution of WTI Managing Director Joseph Francois, Deputy Managing Director Manfred Elsig, Director Michael Hahn and Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche available for media use. Please cre…

31 May 2018 | Audio/Video

USA verhängt Strafzölle gegen die EU

Christian Häberli interviewed on the US decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium from the EU and how Switzerland could be affected.

26 Apr 2018 | In the Press

Die Tücken im Handel mit China

Professor Joseph Francois discusses Swiss-China trade relations with Christoph Aebischer from the Bund / Tagesanzeiger.

17 Apr 2018 | Audio/Video

EU-WTO

Michael Hahn interviewed about the EU complaint to the WTO over US tariffs on steel and aluminium

17 Apr 2018 | In the Press

Auch die EU schaltet die WTO ein

News report quoting Michael Hahn on the EU complaint to the WTO over US steel and aluminium tariffs

9 Apr 2018 | Audio/Video

Freihandel unter Beschuss

Report on the threat of China-US trade war with comments from Christian Häberli

23 Mar 2018 | Audio/Video

China im Visier der USA

Interview with Manfred Elsig about US imposition of import duties on China

23 Mar 2018 | In the Press

Bloss ein leeres Versprechen

Article about Swiss agriculture policy and sustainability quoting WTI Fellow Christian Häberli