Volker Treier
Volker Treier is the Chief Economist of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), where he focuses on international trade and economic relations. Recently, he emphasized the growing importance of economic partnerships with Asia, particularly Japan, amid increasing trade tensions with the United States. Treier views the EU-Japan summit as a significant opportunity to promote free and rules-based trade.
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Volker Treier, chief of foreign trade at the DIHK, describes 2025 as a year of record burdens in foreign trade due to US trade policy.
Deutsche Exporte in die USA sinken 2025 um 9,4 Prozent - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2026-01-20
Volker Treier fears that the economic downturn could accelerate due to renewed tariff threats.
Die wirtschaftlichen Folgen für Europa und Deutschland
Switzerland· 2026-01-19
Volker Treier criticized Trump for linking economies to political ambitions.
European industry hits out at Trump’s ‘ludicrous’ demands over Greenland | Trump tariffs
United Kingdom· 2026-01-19
Volker Treier is the head of foreign trade at the DIHK who warned about the impact of Trump's tariffs on German exports.
Trumps Kampfansage im Grönland-Streit: Was kann Europa tun?
Luxembourg· 2026-01-18
Volker Treier is the head of foreign trade at the German Chamber of Commerce and emphasizes the importance of economic partnerships with Asia.
EU und Japan: Vertiefte Zusammenarbeit in RüstungsindustrieSwitzerland· 2025-07-23
