（原标题：波黑2025年外贸总额增长约21亿马克） 波黑国家台2月18日报道。根据波黑外贸商会当日公布的数据，2025年波黑出口总 额为174.2亿马克，较2024年增加8.82亿马克；进口总额304.3亿马克，较上年增加12.1亿 马克。全年贸易逆差130亿马克，较上年增加3.59亿马克。 从行业看，能源、电子和汽车工业出口增长最快。专家表示，出口增长主要得益 于电力出口强劲增长30%，显示了能源部门在出口结构中的关键作用。同时，汽车工业 零部件出口增长13%，显示本国企业稳定融入欧洲供应链。 进口方面，尽管石油及石油类产品进口额下降7%，但仍以22.4亿马克居首位。汽 车进口增长9%，药品进口增长8%。值得注意的是，电力进口激增101%，达6.2896亿马 克，凸显能源失衡问题及加强本国产能的必要性。（驻波黑使馆经商处） 波黑外贸商会主席埃格尔利奇表示，贸易结构保持稳定，金属工业仍占最大份 额，而木材工业实现顺差，为外贸平衡作出重要贡献。他强调，本国企业与欧盟及中 欧自由贸易区（CEFTA）市场联系紧密，深度融入区域及欧洲价值链。 欧盟仍是波黑最重要的贸易伙伴，占出口总额的73%以上和进口总额的66%。其 ...

Core Viewpoint - The EU leaders convened to address the urgent need to enhance competitiveness amid economic downturns and geopolitical risks, focusing on energy costs and internal market operations [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Competitiveness - The meeting's primary agenda was to find ways to lower energy costs and improve the functioning of the EU's internal market to help European businesses remain competitive against the US and China [1][3]. - European industrial electricity prices are reported to be more than double those in the US and China, highlighting the urgent need for a unified energy market [3][4]. - The EU is considering the "European priority" policy to support local industries in strategic sectors like clean technology, chemicals, steel, automotive, and defense [4][5]. Group 2: Divergence Among Member States - There are significant disagreements among EU member states regarding the implementation of the "European priority" policy, with countries like France advocating for it while others, including Germany and Ireland, express concerns about maintaining free trade principles [5][6]. - The meeting is expected to reveal whether member states can overcome their individual interests to reach a collective action plan [8][9]. Group 3: Regulatory Challenges - EU leaders discussed the need to reduce excessive regulations that complicate business operations, such as differing weight limits for trucks across borders [8][9]. - The current global economic order is perceived as fragile, with calls for a shift from a confederation to a federation to enhance decision-making and unity among member states [8][9]. Group 4: Historical Context and Meeting Significance - The choice of a castle for the meeting symbolizes a retreat from public scrutiny, allowing leaders to engage in serious discussions about Europe's future [10][12]. - Historical precedents show that such secluded meetings have been used to address critical issues, indicating the importance of the current discussions for the EU's stability and competitiveness [12][13].

Core Insights - Bosnia and Herzegovina's total foreign trade increased by 5.6% in the first nine months of the year, reaching 35.6 billion marks [1] - Exports amounted to 12.94 billion marks (up 5.6%), while imports were 22.6 billion marks (up 4.11%), resulting in a trade deficit of 9.65 billion marks [1] - The metal industry accounted for 44% of exports, followed by the wood industry at 21%, with energy, electronics, and automotive sectors being key growth drivers [1] - Electricity imports surged by 184% year-on-year, totaling 313 million marks, highlighting structural weaknesses in the energy sector [1] - Despite over two-thirds of exports going to the EU, reliance on low-value-added products and the EU market poses significant structural challenges, necessitating the exploration of new markets such as the US and the Middle East, along with accelerating digital transformation in industries [1]

Group 1 - The high tariff of 39% imposed by the US on Swiss goods is considered a disaster for certain industries in Switzerland [1] - Switzerland faces the highest tariffs from the US among all European countries, significantly impacting its economy [1] - Approximately 10% of Swiss exports to the US are expected to be affected by the tariffs, with the watch and technology sectors being the most impacted [1][2] Group 2 - The strong Swiss franc is exacerbating the situation for Swiss exporters, making their products more expensive [2] - The GDP growth rate of Switzerland in the second quarter has significantly declined compared to the same period last year, indicating economic weakness [2] - Swiss companies are estimated to lose $9.5 billion in revenue and $4 billion in profit due to the tariffs, particularly affecting high-priced product sectors [2]