Trade & Market Access

The "Trade & Market Access" Working Group:

Chair

Jacob Wallenberg

Chair / Investor AB

Convenor

Magnus Schöldtz

Investor AB

Contact

Hanno Woelm

+32 2 543 10 57
hanno.woelm@ert.eu

Jacob Wallenberg - Chairman of the ERT Committee on Trade & Market Access

In this video message recorded for the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Organisation, Jacob Wallenberg (Chairman of Investor AB) talks about the importance of a rules-based order in global trade.

Featured Documents

20 January 2023

Joint Business Statement on the due diligence proposal (CS3D)

The European business community supports an EU due diligence framework. However, it calls for realism, proportionality, and workability for this framework to truly enable and guide businesses in taking necessary...

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5 December 2022

ERT optimistic for progress in third EU and U.S. TTC meeting

In advance of today’s Trade & Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Washington DC, European business leaders expresses their support for its objectives and faith in the ability of the TTC...

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23 November 2022

CEO confidence drops to an all-time low in H2 2022

Brussels, 23 November 2022: The results of a new survey released today reveal the latest sentiments for the economic and business outlook among European business leaders and reflect the challenges...

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17 May 2022

BRT and ERT welcome progress at second U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministers meeting

17 MAY 2022, BRUSSELS & WASHINGTON DC: Business Roundtable (BRT) and the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) welcome the progress announced at the second Trade and Technology Council...

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11 May 2022

Joint Statement on the upcoming Trade & Technology Council

We, a coalition of trade associations from both sides of the Atlantic, representing businesses of all sizes and active in a variety of sectors, strongly support efforts to strengthen the...

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16 December 2021

Joint Statement: Ensuring harmonisation & consistency across due diligence frameworks

As industry associations / responsible business initiatives, we stand behind the EU’s objective to ensure respect for human rights and the environment through an EU-harmonised regulatory approach to due diligence....

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1 November 2021

BRT and ERT statement on U.S.-EU Agreement on Section 232 Tariffs and Retaliatory Tariffs

Business Roundtable and the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) welcome the agreement reached by the U.S. government and the European Commission to modify Section 232 tariffs on EU steel and...

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30 September 2021

Joint Statement by ERT & BRT on the inaugural EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council

30 SEPTEMBER 2021, BRUSSELS & WASHINGTON DC: Business Roundtable (BRT) and the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) welcome the inaugural meeting in Pittsburgh of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)...

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23 September 2021

ERT welcomes EU Chamber of Commerce position paper on China

BRUSSELS, 23 SEPTEMBER 2021: ERT welcomes the Position Paper of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, released today. The publication “European Business in China” outlines how China’s economy...

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5 July 2021

Europe’s industrial leaders share their view on how to make Open Strategic Autonomy work

BRUSSELS, 5 JULY 2021: As optimism grows in Europe for a rapid post-pandemic recovery, Europe’s industrial leaders today release a new publication addressing trade policy in an altered global landscape....

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16 June 2021

Joint Statement by ERT & BRT welcoming Airbus-Boeing announcement and the launch of an EU-US Trade and Technology Council

Brussels & Washington DC, 16 June 2021: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) and US Business Roundtable (BRT) today issue the following statement supporting the Airbus-Boeing announcement and launch...

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14 June 2021

Joint Statement by ERT & BRT for the EU-US Summit

This week, the leaders of the United States and the European Union meet in Brussels to forge consensus on a common agenda and boost transatlantic relations to better meet a...

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14 June 2021

Joint Statement: EU-US Summit – a critical milestone for the global agenda

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18 November 2020

ERT Expert Paper on the EU’s Trade Policy Review

Building more resilience in an increasingly complex world Safeguarding the rules-based multilateral trading system Fostering bilateral trade relations and increasing market access Delivering a global level playing field Supporting the...

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29 April 2020

ERT Position on WTO Reform

As Europe and the wider world grapple with the slowdown in globalisation and increasingly volatile geopolitics, ERT stresses that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) must remain the core instrument for...

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24 April 2019

Strengthening Europe’s place in the world

Europe needs to take urgent action to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, including tackling climate change and preparing citizens for massive technological developments. ERT's paper, Strengthening Europe’s...

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Trade & Market Access

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All Focus Areas

Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition.

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

The European Union has benefited its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges.

Digital Transformation

The digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs.

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. We focus on bridging the skills gap and building an inclusive company culture.

Energy Transition & Climate Change

The EU has taken a global lead in climate action - climate neutrality and global competitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.

Trade & Market Access

Free trade is one of the founding principles of the EU, and we need to take a stand to protect and preserve it.

Competition Policy

Unfair trading practices as well as the increasing dominance of global companies originating in the East and West are threatening Europe’s economy.

CFO Platform

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments.

Focus AreasTrade & Market Access

The "Trade & Market Access" Working Group:

Chair

Jacob Wallenberg

Convenor

Magnus Schöldtz

Contact

Hanno Woelm

Jacob Wallenberg - Chairman of the ERT Committee on Trade & Market Access

Featured Documents

Trade & Market Access

All Focus Areas

Competitiveness & Innovation

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

Digital Transformation

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Energy Transition & Climate Change

Trade & Market Access

Competition Policy

CFO Platform