Tariff Refunds Start Today—But Average Consumers Won’t Benefit More than $160 billion in tariff refunds are due for U.S. importers.

More than $160 billion in tariff refunds are due for U.S. importers.

If you don't laugh... 😂

Bit of a British TV reference that's probably lost on Bluesky 'Murica but here you go anyway 😉 😂

Australia and Singapore have signed a Protocol on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies - www.trademinister.gov.au/minister/don... - it will be interesting to see the actual text. 1/3

Roughly 20% Of Companies Eligible For Tariff Refunds Have Taken Steps To Recoup Funds Some 56,000 importers of the roughly 300,000 firms eligible for refunds have taken the steps needed to get their money back.

Some 56,000 importers of the roughly 300,000 firms eligible for refunds have taken the steps needed to get their money back.

If you're wondering how the blockade is landing, this has been making its way around the naval nerds today

Singapore and Australia to establish an "Economic Resilience Dialogue" and conclude a protocol to their FTA on "Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies" (sounds like NZ-Singapore's AOTES www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/nz-...) - www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-...

MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.

MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org

Celebrating Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a global leader redefining what leadership looks like.

First woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization, her impact is undeniable.

Join us in building the next generation of women leaders. Link to give in bio! #Econsky

The WTO Ministerial Council failed to reach conclusions. No great surprise given the volume of global mistrust exacerbated by President Trump. In particular the moratorium on duties on digital downloads has expired, countries will now make retaliatory threats on this against the US.

MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.

MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues

MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.

Last night's much delayed conclusion to the Yaoundé Ministerial Conference. Deadlock over how long to extend the moratorium on collecting duties on digital trade (which lapses) and work programmes on WTO reform and agriculture mean only a few décisions were taken. Work continues in Geneva.

MC14 opens in Yaoundé with call to reinvigorate WTO in time of crisis The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, opened on 26 March with concerns about geopolitical strife and the future of the organization weighing on WTO members. Nevertheless, ...

MC14 opens in Yaoundé with call to reinvigorate WTO in time of crisis www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org

Plastics Dialogue coordinators issue MC14 ministerial statement, technical outcome package On 26 March, the opening day of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), the six co-coordinators of the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (DPP) - Australia, ...

Plastics Dialogue coordinators issue MC14 ministerial statement, technical outcome package www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org

​​Women and trade take centre stage at WTO meeting ​Ten years after launching SheTrades, ITC is helping more women than ever compete in global markets. ​ ​A high-level event at the WTO Ministerial Conference

​​Women and trade take centre stage at #WTO meeting www.intracen.org/news-and-eve...

Hormuz 2: Electric Boogaloo

​​South Sudan women gain footwear skills in first training of its kind​ ​​Young women and graduates build practical shoe-making skills to strengthen South Sudan's emerging leather industry.​

South Sudan women gain footwear skills in first training of its kind​ www.intracen.org/news-and-eve...

Hup Ursula!

The EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement highlights the increasing overlap between trade policy and geopolitical strategy: shorturl.at/BPgd6

Why it matters: This deal strengthens economic ties, boosts trade opportunities, and reflects a global shift toward diversified partnerships in a changing geopolitical landscape.

#Trade #Economy #EU #Australia #FTA #GlobalTrade

Still to watch:
• Agricultural limits remain (beef, lamb, sugar quotas)
• Changes to product naming (e.g. “prosecco”)
• Final ratification still required

Key highlights:
• Tariffs eliminated on ~98% of goods
• Expanded access for services & investment
• Stronger cooperation on critical minerals & supply chains

The European Union and Australia have reached a historic agreement in principle on a Free Trade Agreement after years of negotiation.

Von der Leyen clinches Australia trade deal The European Commission clinched a trade deal with Canberra on Tuesday, liberalising flows of goods while keeping quotas on sensitive EU farm products and leaving Australia’s luxury car tax largely intact.

The European Commission clinched a trade deal with Canberra on Tuesday, liberalising flows of goods while keeping quotas on sensitive EU farm products and leaving Australia’s luxury car tax largely intact. #EuropeNews

Shifting tastes, shrinking sales: Napa Valley’s wineries adapt amid ‘shocking’ downturn From layoffs to shifting tastes, California’s wine industry is in flux – but small producers are innovating to survive

U.S. wine exports fell 33.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, with a monumental 76.8% drop in exports to Canada. In total, this has amounted to a $428 million loss in U.S. wine exports from 2024 to 2025.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Good..

Will need to check this out…

Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited.

Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America’s generic drug prescriptions at risk
www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/s...

Not surprised…

For many organisations—particularly SMEs—this creates both new risks and opportunities: shorturl.at/j58qg