handelspolitische

handelspolitische is a German adjective meaning related to trade policy. It is formed from the noun Handelspolitik (trade policy) and the suffix -isch, used to describe topics, measures, or debates that concern how a country governs its international trade. The feminine/attributive form handelspolitische is commonly seen before feminine nouns (for example, handelspolitische Maßnahmen means trade-policy measures). The adverbial or base form is handelspolitisch.

In scholarly and policy contexts, handelspolitische topics cover the set of instruments and decisions used to shape international commerce. This includes tariff policy, quotas, import and export licenses, customs procedures, and regulatory barriers, as well as more dynamic tools such as export promotion, subsidies, anti-dumping and countervailing measures, and investment screening. It also encompasses trade agreements, negotiations, dispute settlement, and the institutional frameworks that coordinate trade policy, such as national ministries of economy or international organizations.

The concept is closely linked to the broader fields of economics and international relations. Handelspolitik is often discussed in relation to protectionism versus free trade, domestic economic interests, and geopolitical objectives. In the European Union and other multinational contexts, handelspolitische decisions are frequently shaped by supranational institutions and collective policy, such as a common commercial policy or regional trade agreements, rather than by single states alone.

See also: Handelspolitik, trade policy, protectionism, free trade, World Trade Organization.