EU & internationally

International trade is of crucial importance for Swedish technology companies and Sweden in general. Through trade, conditions are created for specialization and large-scale benefits. It has contributed to the development of increasingly advanced products and components, more freedom of choice for consumers, increased investment and investment in research and development. Swedish technology companies are integrated into global value chains and import inputs for processing and further export.

EU & International
"Sweden must push for an ambitious European free trade agenda that opens up new markets and safeguards equal rules of the game."
Joel Jonsson
Responsible trade policy and standardization
EU & International
"A Swedish trade strategy is needed that is long-term, based on the needs of companies and that has a broad political foundation."
Anton Wemander Grahm
Unit Manager Trade and Sustainability
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Om fokusområdet

A continued competitive Swedish industry is dependent on good opportunities to trade with the outside world. Therefore, it is important that Sweden works to eliminate costly trade barriers by pursuing an ambitious free trade agenda.