handelsallianties
Handelsallianties, or trade alliances, are formal agreements between two or more states or economic actors designed to promote economic exchange by reducing or eliminating barriers to trade, aligning regulatory standards, and coordinating access to markets. They differ from broader security or political alliances in that their primary objective is economic cooperation and mutual gain through trade.
Most Handelsallianties are created through negotiation of specific instruments: bilateral or multilateral free trade agreements, preferential
Historically, trade alliances have played a central role in regional integration. The Hanseatic League in medieval
Impact and criticism: Handelsallianties can expand market access, attract investment, and stimulate competition and specialization. They