Analysis, Advice, Solutions, and Commentary
Expertise:
Global Procurement and Trade Policy
International Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization
U.S. and Foreign Procurement Measures
Principal: Jean Heilman Grier
35 years experience in international trade
Lawyer, Negotiator, and Adviser
Former Senior Procurement Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
The Djaghe Trade Blog, Perspectives on Trade, provides regular analysis and commentary on timely topics.
The European Commission has initiated an in-depth investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) to determine whether a Chinese bidder has an undue advantage in a Portugal procurement as the result of foreign subsidies. This is the fourth FSR investigation that has targeted Chinese companies. In the first three cases, the Chinese firm withdrew from the procurement. This post outlines..
Government procurement required 40 years and substantial efforts to become part of the international trade regime, even though it comprises a significant part of the global economy. Typically, procurement represents 15% to 20% of global Gross Domestic Product. However, procurement is a politically sensitive activity.
