Sabine Muscat

Sabine Muscat reports about U.S. politics, macroeconomic and social trends for several German media organizations.

TTIP and Food Safety

Why transatlantic negotiators worry about another chicken war.

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Of Textiles and Tariffs

Lower tariffs could make quite a difference for the high-end fashion industry and for brand-conscious fashionistas.

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Cosmetics: Sunscreens Made in Europe

A close-up on the complexities of the TTIP trade negotiations

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Wine, Cheese And Trade: What’s in a Name?

European gourmet food, geographical indications and transatlantic trade.

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Car Crash Test Dummies: Another Transatlantic Divide?

Examining the real-life dimensions of the TTIP trade deal.

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Transatlantic Trade: Data Privacy First

How might the NSA scandal help the EU land a win on data privacy in trade talks with the United States?

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America’s Double Take on China

How do the people of a small American city view China — as an opportunity or a threat?

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The Circumcision Debate: No Issue for German Leadership

If there’s going to be a debate over the practice of male circumcision, isn’t there a better place to start it than Germany?

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America’s Mommy Wars: A Transatlantic Perspective

Are German women justified in admiring the progress on gender equity that American women have made in the workplace?

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