International Trade: Economic Impulses for a Sustainable Trade Policy

Open markets and reliable trade rules are the foundation of Germany's economic success. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) highlights where companies need support in international business: market access, trade barriers, customs and sanctions law, supply chain stability, and diversification of sales markets. With practical knowledge from the global AHK network, DIHK brings the voice of business into trade policy debates – advocating for framework conditions that strengthen fairness, planning security, and global competitiveness.

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Außenwirtschaftsausschuss im September 2024

Foreign Trade Committee

The DIHK Foreign Trade Committee monitors key developments in international economic and trade policy and incorporates company perspectives into political consultation.

Eisenbahnbrücke bei Kiew, Ukraine

Economic situation in Ukraine – opportunities for private sector

German companies are showing significant interest in Ukraine but remain cautious due to the uncertain security situation and unclear short- to mid-term developments. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) outlines opportunities and challenges in an impulse paper.

Melnikov, Selenskyi und Merz beim 8. Deutsch-Ukrainischen Wirtschaftsforum

German-Ukrainian Business Forum focuses on resilience and partnership

500 guests from business and politics, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, met at the 8th German-Ukrainian Business Forum in mid-October 2025 in Berlin.

Klemens Kober (2.v.r.) beim rbb24 Inforadio

Ten Years since the Brexit Referendum: "A Clear Lose-Lose Situation"

Brexit has harmed trade and investments on both sides of the English Channel – as highlighted by Klemens Kober, responsible for trade policy, transatlantic relations, and EU customs issues at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in Brussels, during a debate on rbb24 Inforadio.

Reaktion von Volker Treier

Open Markets and Secure Supply Chains Must Be Prioritised

At the start of the G7-Summit in Evian, France, on June 15, DIHK Chief of Foreign Trade Volker Treier comments.

Date of publication 15.06.2026
Europa vernetzt

Global Gateway: Strategien für die Mobilisierung des Privatsektors

The DIHK proposes strategies to mobilise private investments through the EU initiative Global Gateway.

Reaktion von Volker Treier

Ukraine recovery: Interest must lead to investments

DIHK Chief of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on the Ukraine Recovery Conference on June 25-26, 2026 in Gdansk

Date of publication 24.06.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier

"Economic Security Does Not Come From Isolation"

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on the visit of Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao in Brussels

Date of publication 28.06.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier

Foreign Trade Shows Remarkable Resilience

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on the Export Figures from May 2026

Date of publication 09.07.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier

Agreement comes at the right time

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade, Volker Treier, on tomorrow's vote in the European Parliament on the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement

Date of publication 07.07.2026
Reaktion von Volker Treier

A strong signal for the partnership between Germany and Canada

Regarding the decision by the Canadian Government to award the contract for constructing new submarines to the German-Norwegian consortium, DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier explains

Date of publication 07.07.2026
Geöffnete Hände halten eine Weltkugel

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Impulse: CBAM Adjustments Urgently Needed

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects many German companies. The DIHK sees significant need for improvement and sets forth demands for the further development of the instrument in a policy paper.

Cluster 6

Foreign Trade and the European Single Market

How can open markets, fair competitive conditions, and a strong European Single Market be ensured? In Cluster 6 of the Economic Policy Positions, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) outlines the external economic conditions companies need to operate internationally successfully...

Date of publication 13.11.2024
Frachtschiffe im Hafen Hongkong

Foreign Trade Report 2025: Trends in International Trade

The DIHK Foreign Trade Report 2025 demonstrates: Businesses face pressure in international markets – from new trade rules to geopolitical risks. At the same time, digital Chamber of Commerce and Industry services are booming as never before.

Date of publication 21.03.2025
Peter Adrian_Reaktion

DIHK President Peter Adrian on the EU Compass for Competitiveness

"Boost for Europe in the global race necessary"

Date of publication 29.01.2025