US–EU Trade Relations in the Trump Era Which Way Forward?

March 8, 2019

Although the US and the EU remain each other’s largest trade and investment partners, there has latterly been some turbulence in transatlantic economic and political relations. A major source of friction have been the US tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, introduced by the Trump administration in the name of national security, and the EU’s retaliatory tariffs. President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imports of automobiles and automotive parts is on hold for now, but remains another source of tension. The EU and its member states also regard the Trump administration’s attitudes and actions towards the rules-based international trading architecture – especially the WTO – as a great challenge.

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State of Georgia

Georgia has a rich and sweeping history that spans almost three centuries and many important events. Settled in 1733 by James Oglethorpe, Georgia was the last of the original 13 colonies to be formed. Since the 18th century, Georgia has grown and expanded to be one of the top places to do business in the country.

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Beyond the VPN: Zero Trust Access for a Federal Hybrid Work Environment

whitePaper | February 27, 2023

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Overcoming eDiscovery Challenges for Government Agencies

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Delivering on Digital Government: Achieving the Promise of Artificial Intelligence

whitePaper | December 12, 2019

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whitePaper | January 17, 2023

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State of Georgia

Georgia has a rich and sweeping history that spans almost three centuries and many important events. Settled in 1733 by James Oglethorpe, Georgia was the last of the original 13 colonies to be formed. Since the 18th century, Georgia has grown and expanded to be one of the top places to do business in the country.

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