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Interview with Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, conducted by Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa of Reuters on April 6. A shortened version was published on April 7.
Interview Klaas Knot with Reuters
26 March 2026
News
According to new figures from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the total value of Dutch exports to the Middle East amounted to €47 billion in 2025, while imports totalled €21 billion. This means that the Netherlands’ trade with the region accounts for less than 5% of total Dutch imports and exports.
Read more The Netherlands has limited financial ties with the Middle East
24 March 2026
Press release
It is precisely in these uncertain times that we must strengthen the Dutch economy. And this requires a strong European Union that is more resilient and autonomous.
Read more Uncertain times call for a strong Netherlands and a strong Europe
24 March 2026
News
The war in the Middle East could cause inflation in the Netherlands to rise significantly, though less so than during the 2022 energy crisis. In a severe scenario, economic growth could slow down considerably. This is according to new calculations by De Nederlandsche Bank.
Read more War in the Middle East: the impact on the Dutch economy
05 March 2026
Background
Import tariffs seem like a reasonable way for a country to protect its economy. But do they really work in practice? How do import tariffs affect the economy of the country that imposes them and the countries that are subject to them, and how should a central bank respond?
Read more What do tariffs mean for the economy? Impact of import tariffs on prices, trade and growth