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Foreign Trade Shows Remarkable Resilience

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

09.07.2026

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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

07.07.2026

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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

07.07.2026

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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.

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"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

28.06.2026

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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

24.06.2026

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Europe's Competitiveness Must Regain Priority

Statement by DIHK President Peter Adrian in preparation for the European Council meeting on June 18/19, 2026

17.06.2026

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

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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.

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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.

15.06.2026

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CBAM Adjustments 2026 – Changes to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are pending

Relaxations are crucial for the CBAM reform to make the CO₂ border adjustment more practical. A SME-friendly implementation and further development are crucial to ensure that European companies are not disadvantaged in global competition.

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Exports and production remain at a low level

DIHK Head of Foreign Trade Volker Treier on current export and production figures

09.06.2026

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New US Tariff Threats Amplify Uncertainty for Businesses

Melanie Vogelbach, Head of International Economic Policy at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), on new US tariff threats due to alleged forced labour

03.06.2026

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Export economy continues to decline, but industrial production stabilizes

DIHK Foreign Trade Chief Volker Treier on the production and export figures for November 2025

02.06.2026

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"Europe must once again become an attractive location for investors"

Europe's competitiveness is the focus of the informal EU summit on 12 February. From the point of view of German business, the pressure to act is high – Europe is falling behind other regions. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) calls for noticeable relief.

02.06.2026