Ifo Institute: EU Trade Agreements Could Boost Economy and Offset US Tariffs
Daily Pulse
April 8, 2026
Ifo Institute: EU Trade Agreements Could Boost Economy and Offset US Tariffs
The Munich-based Ifo Institute reports that ongoing EU trade negotiations could enhance economic performance and mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
According to an analysis by the research network EconPol Europe, the completion of these negotiations could increase Germany’s economic output by nearly 0.5%. In contrast, the absence of such agreements is likely to adversely affect the industrial sector due to US tariffs. The analysis examined the economic effects of EU trade agreements with Mercosur, India, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, which are either finalized, provisionally in effect, or nearing completion.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de
