Handelsinteressen
Handelsinteressen is a term used to describe the commercial interests of a country, a company, or a group of actors aimed at promoting trade and ensuring favorable access to markets. They include export profitability, market diversification, and secure supply chains.
In political economy, Handelsinteressen influence policy decisions and bargaining positions in negotiations, shaping tariff structures, subsidies,
Historically, mercantilist states emphasized Handelsinteressen by seeking trade surpluses and colonies; in modern times the concept
In a globalized economy, Handelsinteressen are pursued within the framework of multilateral rules (such as the
Actors include governments, industry associations, and multinational firms; instruments cover tariffs, non-tariff barriers, subsidies, export financing,
Trade interests may conflict with other goals, such as employment, environmental protection, labor standards, or national
The term is used across economic and political debates and varies by country and sector, reflecting differing