https://legal.excellentwiki.com/germany/international-trade/ Recent content in international trade on ExcellentWiki - Legal Encyclopedia Hugo en-US Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/germany/international-trade/german-international-trade/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/germany/international-trade/german-international-trade/ <h2 id="introduction-to-german-international-trade-law">Introduction to German International Trade Law</h2> <p>Germany, as the largest economy in the European Union and a leading export nation, operates its international trade law within the framework of the EU&rsquo;s Common Commercial Policy (Article 207 TFEU). While tariff policy, trade defence instruments, and multilateral trade negotiations fall within exclusive EU competence, Germany retains significant regulatory authority in export controls, investment screening, and customs enforcement. The primary domestic legislation governing German trade law is the <em>Außenwirtschaftsgesetz</em> (Foreign Trade and Payments Act, AWG) and the <em>Außenwirtschaftsverordnung</em> (Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance, AWV), which implement EU regulations and provide the legal basis for national controls.</p>