The Future of International Trade and Investment (ESPAS Ideas Paper)
The report discusses the future of international trade and investment, focusing on trends, uncertainties, and implications for the EU.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | European Parliamentary Research Service, European Strategy and Policy Analysis System |
| Authors: | Eamonn Noonan |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | European Union, Global |
| Page count: | 12 pages |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing current trends, uncertainties, and wild cards in international trade and investment, and considering their implications for the EU. It included reviewing EU policies, global economic shifts, technological advancements, and geopolitical dynamics.
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Key Insights
This report examines trends, uncertainties, and potential disruptions in international trade and investment, with a focus on their implications for the European Union up to 2030. It explores the EU's interest in a rules-based order, the rise of China, the influence of emerging economies, and the impact of digitalization. The paper also addresses the EU's internal and external strategies for managing globalization, including trade defense, investment screening, and the enforcement of labor and environmental standards. It considers the possibility of a trade war, a shift towards protectionism, and the need for a revised multilateral framework.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | European Union geographic scope | Global geographic scope | digitalization | economics | economy | emerging economies | employment | espas | european union | finance | foresight | future trends | global trends | globalisation | globalization | growth | institutions | international | international trade | investment | multilateral framework | multilateralism | norms | protectionism | scenarios | standards enforcement | trade | trade policy