Publications
Herausforderung Amerika
Mit seinem chaotisch wirkenden Handelsprotektionismus hat US-Präsident Donald Trump Neuland betreten. Die EU muss sich auf weiterhin unsichere transatlantische Handelsbeziehungen einstellen – und ihre geoökonomische Abschreckung stärken.
Trump’s America: An Economic Challenge for the EU
The Trump administration’s policy of coercive protectionism is doing great damage to the international trade regime. The EU must prepare for continued uncertain transatlantic trade relations—and strengthen its geoeconomic deterrence policies.
The EU Should Change Its Approach to Countering Trump’s Tariffs
The US president’s powers to set trade policy are vast and unlikely to be checked. Therefore, Brussels should try to influence Trump’s cost-benefit calculus rather than targeting other actors.
How a “Defense Tax” Can Finance Europe’s Higher Defense Expenditure
Highly indebted European NATO countries should levy a “defense tax” to make their long-term commitment to higher defense spending politically credible and financially sustainable.
Why Germany Can and Should Increase Defense Spending
The constraints on higher German defense spending are primarily political and legal, not economic or financial.
On Trade, a Return of Trump Would Spell Trouble for EU
If Donald Trump wins the US presidential election in November, Europeans should once again brace for major transatlantic tensions on trade. An EU policy of strength would be the right response.