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Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs: A Farcical Repetition of the Tragic Trade Policies of the 1930s - 03 Apr 2025

Trump's latest global tariffs, announced on a self-proclaimed “Liberation Day,” will likely cause sharp short-term trade declines, with the US facing a significant surge in inflation read more

How Trump’s new tariffs will impact the EU’s already struggling automotive industry - 01 Apr 2025

The newly announced US tariffs of 25% on automotive imports will have the greatest impact on the ‘EU’s manufacturing core’ – namely, the car industries in Germany, Austria and the Visegrád countries – as well as Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Japan. This represents yet another blow to the EU’s struggling automotive industry read more

Challenges and potential opportunities for the EU steel industry in the face of US tariffs - 27 Mar 2025

The European steel industry is under increasing pressure. Trump's new 25% tariffs are further undermining its competitiveness. The European Commission views this industry as vital for Europe’s defence and rearmament. Francesca Guadagno and Robert Stehrer on the current state of the industry, the potential consequences of US tariffs and the EU's retaliation read more

What is behind the US trade deficit? - 19 Mar 2025

President Trump uses the US trade deficit as a key argument to justify raising tariffs. The debate surrounding its causes is essential for understanding the broader elements of his agenda. Ultimately, Trump’s aim could be to restructure the global trade and financial systems read more

Trump’s trade conflicts will see no winners – and maybe even one unintended loser - 12 Mar 2025

Donald Trump is aggressively pursuing his “America First” policy by announcing various tariff increases – which are often later withdrawn or postponed, leading to significant uncertainty. On 12 March, tariffs on aluminium and steel derivative products enter into force. In any scenario, the greatest burden will be borne by the US itself read more

Three years of full-scale war in Ukraine: What would a dictated peace mean? - 24 Feb 2025

It would crush Ukraine’s sovereignty and economic future, undermine Central and Eastern Europe’s FDI-driven growth, and end Europe’s peace dividend for good. Russia, meanwhile, could see economic gains in the medium term and become less dependent on China read more

Recent Publications

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The future of the EU's competitive position: The role of Central Eastern European countries

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The EU’s and China’s grants and loans in the Western Balkans

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How does FDI transmit into domestic investment? Exploring intra-industry and financial channels

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Upcoming Events

08  April 2025    2:00 pm CEST

In cooperation with Research Centre International Economics (FIW) and European University Institute (EUI).

Join Anne-Celia Disdier as she explores the connection between globalization and the reduction of maternal education’s health returns

Does Globalization Reduce Maternal Education’s Health Returns? Evidence from Nutrition

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09  April 2025    4:00 pm CEST

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Professor Hall will speak on 'The People's Republic of China—A Global Opposition Party?

Investigating China's strategy in the evolving global context

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Projects in Focus

Economic and Social Impacts of FDI in CSEE

Client: Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e.V.
Duration: January 2022 - November 2022 read more

Export diversification strategy for Venezuela

Client: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Duration: October 2023 - December 2024 read more

Employment and Labour Market Scenarios

Client: European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)
Duration: July 2024 - August 2024 read more

Untangling the impacts of technological transformations, globalisation and demographic change to foster shared prosperity in Europe (UNTANGLED)

Client: European Commission, Horizon 2020
Duration: February 2021 - January 2024 read more

The use of Cohesion Policy funds to support refugees from Ukraine

Client: European Parliament
Duration: December 2022 - May 2023 read more

Demographic and economic development in Central and East European countries (CEECs)

Client: City of Vienna
Duration: September 2021 - June 2022 read more

Toward innovation-driven growth: innovation systems and policies in EU member states of Central Eastern Europe

Client: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Duration: September 2023 - March 2024 read more


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