With talk of introducing legislation to bring aspects of UK food and energy regulation back to EU-alignment, Emily Lydgate explains how to future-proof the EU-UK relationship: www.uktpo.org/2026/04/17/h...
#UKTPO #Brexit #EU #Tradepolicy #InternationalTrade
Congratulations to Priyadarshini Venkatesh for receiving the L. Alan Winters Early Career Researcher Award for the paper on "Straining the Triangle: Multilateralized Regionalism and the Compliance Trilemma in International Trade".
📣 I wrote the first piece in @uktpo.org’s new Beginner’s Guide series, exploring a fundamental question: why do countries trade? 🌍
It explains the basics in an accessible way and argues that trade is about mutual benefit, not just competition 🤝
Read it here 👉 www.uktpo.org/2026/04/08/w...
Why do countries trade? How does trade actually impact economic growth? Pinar Gunes explains why trade should be seen as a win-win exchange, and not a competition: www.uktpo.org/2026/04/08/w...
#Explainer #TradePolicy #InternationalTrade @thecitp.bsky.social
Why does understanding trade matter? In the first of our ‘Beginner’s Guide’ series, Pinar Gunes explores how trade can become a source of economic disruption and political tension affecting our daily lives: www.uktpo.org/2026/04/08/w...
#Explainer #TradePolicy @thecitp.bsky.social
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) failed to deliver the reform needed.
In a 2 part blog post, @amritasaha.bsky.social and colleagues including @uktpo.org and RIS explain the current problems with WTO and the changes needed 👇
https://ids.pulse.ly/icvssfmp5x
#InclusiveTrade #InclusiveGrowth
🌎 What now for the WTO? Ana Peres analyses the outcomes of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, offering insight into what lies ahead for the WTO and its Members. Read our latest blog: www.uktpo.org/2026/03/31/a...
#InternationalTrade #MC14 #TradePolicy #UKTPO
Who are the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of trade and what is the link between trade and inequality?
Explore these questions and more in our online course in international trade policy.
"An initial look at the goods trade data shows that MERCOSUR is likely to be an attractive opportunity for certain UK industries" - @mtongkoecklin.bsky.social pens this UKTPO blog: www.uktpo.org/2026/03/03/f...
#InternationalTrade #TradePolicy #FreeTrade
An unimpressive Secretary of State for Business and Trade speaks, quotes bogus figures, and generally shows the lack of understanding of the UK's trade policy that has been a problem since 2016. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Is the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) actually helping? Mattia Di Ubaldo looks at how it can benefit developing countries: www.uktpo.org/2026/02/27/m...
Huge thanks to @uktpo.org at the University of Sussex for co-hosting the recent webinar on the state of the UK-EU Reset.
Click below to view a recording.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpzm...
The UK introduced the DCTS in 2023 to make it easier for developing countries to export to the UK. Yet, is it succeeding?
Research by the Trade and Development, Evidence and Innovation Programme (E&I), authored by UKTPO's Mattia Di Ubaldo, has found positive signs: www.uktpo.org/2026/02/27/m...
The UK’s approach towards addressing climate change and environmental sustainability needs stronger coordination says Sahana Suraj @uktpo.org in our latest blog 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
Last week Henry Gao, professor of law at Singapore Management University, joined us to unpack the effects of the US sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs Policy in Asia and beyond.
We are extremely grateful to Prof. Gao for sharing his insights on the current state of global trade with us.
What are the next steps for Europe-India trade? As talks of deeper Europe-India trade links pick up speed, @davidheniguk.bsky.social and Apoorva Vishnoi analyse what's next for this relationship: www.uktpo.org/2026/03/06/n...
Have a look at my latest blog for @uktpo.org where I examine goods trade data to analyse to what extent the UK would benefit from attaining preferential access the MERCOSUR market, following the signing of a free trade deal between that bloc and the European Union.
The UK introduced the DCTS in 2023 to make it easier for developing countries to export to the UK. Yet, is it succeeding?
Research by the Trade and Development, Evidence and Innovation Programme (E&I), authored by UKTPO's Mattia Di Ubaldo, has found positive signs: www.uktpo.org/2026/02/27/m...
Considered opinion of a few EU folk I've spoken with is that the UK has to have something to offer if it wants to be heard with regard to Made in Europe. And right now it doesn't. And worse, UK engagement brings back bad Brexit memories.
EFRA has recently published a report aimed at ensuring that any future SPS framework is "economically beneficial, constitutionally accountable and operationally workable" - Carolina Maciel provides an in-depth analysis of this report in the latest UKTPO blog: www.uktpo.org/2026/02/20/a...
Once again - UK involvement in 'Made in Europe' is about a 5th order issue compared to the huge debate ongoing in the EU about whether to remain an open economy or not. French protectionism is meeting heavy resistance, and the UK does not play in this debate. www.politico.eu/article/made...
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the tariffs Trump imposed are illegal. So, what now? Will there be any refunds? What use will now be made of the alternative legislative options open to the US administration? Michael Gasiorek explains: citp.ac.uk/publications...
#InternationalTrade #TrumpTariffs
Is the India-EU FTA the 'mother of all deals'? What are its benefits? While the text of the agreement is not available yet, @achyuthanil.bsky.social and @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social analyse what can be gleaned from the documents released so far: www.uktpo.org/2026/02/18/w...
#InternationalTrade
What hopes for the UK-EU Reset? – Lunchtime webinar with expert panel on Thursday 5 March.
We’re delighted to join with @uktpo.org at the University of Sussex to present a webinar on the state of the Reset. Details and link to join free ⬇️
universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Michael Gasiorek speaks to the @financialtimes.com and urges Britain to “think strategically” about the US as an export market, since leaving the EU “has had a negative impact on our competitiveness and on our exports across a range of sectors”. ➡️ Article in full here: www.ft.com/content/870d...
Last week's online seminar with Prof. Jennifer Hillman on the US Supreme Court IEEPA case is now available to watch online: an in-depth look into tariffs, the case's implications, and the ripple effects on the future of international trade and the executive power.
📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFjq...
Sahana Suraj @uktpo.org discusses the method and approach that shaped the "UK Trade Policy: An Independent Review" and the results.
The methodology can be used to enrich standard @wto.org trade policy reviews or review other policy issues 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
Today's seminar by Jennifer Hillman on the US Supreme Court IEEPA case provided an insightful in-depth look into the case's implications, possible outcomes and the ripple effects on tariff policy and the future of executive power.
📽️ The seminar will be available online very soon.
New research finds the UK-India trade agreement will lift the uncertainty that currently affects Indian exports to the UK, increasing Indian goods exports to the UK by 9% on average solely because of policy predictability 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@ntamberi.bsky.social, @uktpo.org
