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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Portrait von Dr. Peter Kulitz

"Our reliability is valued worldwide"

Chairman of the DIHK Committee on Foreign Trade for four years, re-elected in April 2021: Dr. Peter Kulitz assesses the current global economic situation and shares the advice he gives his children.

"WirtschaftsWissen", Folge 20 Zick-Zack-Kurs in der Zollpolitik: US-Handelspolitik verunsichert deutsche Unternehmen

Zölle rauf, Zölle runter: In der 20. Folge von "WirtschaftsWissen" ordnet Paul Meyer, Referatsleiter US-Handelspolitik bei der DIHK, die Zollpolitik im Hinblick auf die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zwischen Deutschland und den Vereinigten Staaten ein. Denn die Unsicherheit über die US-Zollpolitik...

Date of publication 05.06.2025
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Rethinking Development Cooperation: Involving Companies More

Germany rarely utilises the potential of international cooperation: While other states closely link investments and trade with development cooperation, our foreign trade engagement remains fragmented. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) demands closer integration of business...

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.

Ein schwarzer Mann und eine weiße Frauen schütteln sich quer über einen Bürotisch die Hände

Paradigm shift in German development cooperation

The German development cooperation should, in the view of the DIHK, systematically and consistently open up for the interests of its own economy and companies. In a position paper from October 2025, it recommends trade and investment as cornerstones of cooperation with partner countries.

Date of publication 06.10.2025
Geschäftsleute überqueren Straße in Manhattan

USA im "New Normal" – Auswirkungen der Handelspolitik

Nach turbulenten Monaten stabilisiert sich die Stimmung deutscher Unternehmen in den USA. Eine Sonderauswertung der DIHK zum AHK World Business Outlook Herbst 2025 zeigt: Die Stimmung deutscher Unternehmen in den USA bleibt angespannt; hohe Zölle und industriepolitische Vorgaben bleiben die...

Date of publication 10.12.2025
Handelsschiff auf Meer mit Lichtstrahl

AHK World Business Outlook Herbst 2025: Entwicklungen, Risiken und Chancen für deutsche Firmen weltweit

Die deutsche Wirtschaft zeigt sich im Herbst 2025 weltweit etwas zuversichtlicher, mit positiven Geschäftserwartungen und steigender Investitionsbereitschaft. Dennoch bleiben geopolitische Unsicherheiten und die Auswirkungen der US-Handelspolitik zentrale Herausforderungen für Unternehmen im...

Date of publication 13.11.2025
Kupferabbau: Atacama Wüste in Nordchile

Together for Resilience – Securing Critical Raw Materials

The supply of raw materials threatens to become the Achilles' heel of the European economy. In a joint position paper, the "Alliance for the Future of Industry" explains the fields of action and instruments needed to counteract this challenge.

Date of publication 25.11.2025

AHK World Business Outlook - Special Evaluation: US Trade Policies Severely Impact German Companies On-Site

Prior to the Chancellor's USA trip: US trade policies severely impact German companies on-site - setbacks all around

Date of publication 04.06.2025

AHK survey on Asia-Pacific: German companies between new beginnings and uncertainty in Asia

Sentiment in Asia-Pacific: Between confidence and tariffs

Date of publication 03.06.2025

AHK World Business Outlook - Spring 2025

Global Sentiment Shifts: Businesses Face Headwinds

Date of publication 07.05.2025

AHK Special Evaluation - German Companies See Opportunities in Latin America

Focus on Brazil: Growth Despite Global Uncertainties

Date of publication 13.06.2025

AHK World Business Outlook Autumn 2025

Global Economy in Transition: Growing Confidence Among German Businesses Abroad

Date of publication 13.11.2025

DIHK calls for a new raw materials strategy

Additional sustainable instruments are required - aligned with the EU and international partners

Date of publication 22.12.2025

DIHK Calls for Paradigm Shift

Development cooperation must focus on corporate engagement

Date of publication 06.11.2025