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

WTO Faces “Shadows of Irrelevance” Unless Members Act on Climate and Digital Trade, Top Official Warns A top #WTO official warned the institution faces irrelevance unless members deliver on #climate, #digitaltrade, and #sustainabledevelopment goals, urging action on carbon border measures and fisheries subsidies. #globaltrading #tradePolicy #breakbulk

A top #WTO official warned the institution faces irrelevance unless members deliver on #climate, #digitaltrade, and #sustainabledevelopment goals, urging action on carbon border measures and fisheries subsidies. #globaltrading #tradePolicy #breakbulk

Analysis: Recommendations to strengthen the EU’s economic security cooperation

As geopolitical tensions rise, the EU is placing greater emphasis on economic security. We outline ten ways to strengthen cooperation with third countries.

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#TradePolicy

Global Steel Overcapacity Has Reached Crisis Levels - Alliance for American Manufacturing A look at one of the sectors being examined by the USTR’s Section 301 investigation.

Global steel overcapacity isn’t just growing, it’s at crisis levels.

Excess capacity could hit 721M tons by 2027, distorting markets and undercutting U.S. manufacturers.

Why it matters 👇
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#Manufacturing #TradePolicy #Steel

🇺🇸 US tariffs vary by product/country/policy.
🛡️ 10% global baseline; metals 25-50%.
📈 ETR at 14.7%; steep tariffs on China/Russia/Iran goods.

#USTariffs #TradePolicy #MetalTariffs #ChinaTariffs
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Business versus citizens: legislators’ responsiveness in trade policy | European Political Science Review | Cambridge Core Business versus citizens: legislators’ responsiveness in trade policy

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Business versus citizens 🥊

@andduer.bsky.social, @robert-a-huber.bsky.social & Gemma Mateo use survey experiments from 47 countries across the globe to view how legislators consider the preferences of business or citizen when making #TradePolicy decisions🤔

Why do countries trade? This blog is part of our ‘Beginner’s Guide’ series; insightful, accessible explainers of all things trade. The author of this instalment is Pinar Gunes, an Assistant Professor in Trade and CITP resear...

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

If they fail, the system will drift further toward fragmentation, with bilateral and minilateral deals – not the WTO – increasingly setting the rules of global // #WTOCrisis #GlobalTrade #MultilateralSystem #TradePolicy #DisputeSettlement #TariffWarstrade.

Mark Carney brought Canada’s top financial CEO’s with him on his trade visit to China. He wants to increase Canadian exports to China by 50 percent by 2030. Financial services are key, and Canada has a world-class reputation.
#CanadaStrong #TradePolicy #China

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Trump Tariffs: 100% Drug Duties, 50% Metals Trump sets 100% tariffs on patented drugs and keeps 50% duties on steel, aluminum and copper (Apr 2, 2026); legal challenges and supply-chain shifts expected.

Trump Tariffs: 100% Drug Duties, 50% Metals: Trump sets 100% tariffs on patented drugs and keeps 50% duties on steel, aluminum and copper (Apr 2, 2026); legal challenges and supply-chain shifts expected. 👈 Read full analysis #TrumpTariffs #DrugDuties #MetalsTariffs #SupplyChain #TradePolicy

GSP+ is more than trade—it’s an economic lifeline for Pakistan. Turning it into a political tool risks harming development and stability.
#TradePolicy #GPS #Pakistan #Economy
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White House says trade pacts including India helped slash US deficit - Yes Punjab News White House says Trump’s tariffs and new trade deals, including with India, have cut US trade deficits and boosted manufacturing.

White House says trade pacts including India helped slash US deficit yespunjab.com?p=235796

#DonaldTrump #USTrade #TradeDeals #IndiaUS #AmericaFirst #GlobalTrade #EconomyNews #Manufacturing #TradePolicy #USIndiaRelations #BusinessNews #FinanceNews

Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper - Yes Punjab News Donald Trump imposes steep tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper imports, citing national security and closing trade loopholes.

Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper yespunjab.com?p=235794

#DonaldTrump #USTariffs #TradePolicy #SteelTariffs #Aluminium #Copper #USNews #GlobalTrade #EconomyNews #TradeWar #ImportDuties #BusinessNews #FinanceNews

US imposes 100 per cent tariff on patented drugs - Yes Punjab News US to impose up to 100% tariffs on patented drug imports, citing national security and supply chain risks under Trump policy.

US imposes 100 per cent tariff on patented drugs yespunjab.com?p=235771

#USTariffs #Pharmaceuticals #DonaldTrump #TradePolicy #USNews #BigPharma #DrugPrices #SupplyChain #APIs #GlobalTrade #IndiaPharma #ChinaPharma #HealthcarePolicy #EconomicNews

Experts Criticize Trump's Tariffs One Year After Implementation — Democracy Observer article

One year post-implementation, experts cite Trump's tariffs for economic damage and strained international relations, impacting democratic...

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#DemocracyObserver #TradePolicy #Accountability

Experts Criticize Trump's Tariffs One Year After Implementation

Experts say Trump's tariffs have harmed the U.S. economy and global relationships, undermining fair trade and economic stability crucial for demo...

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#DemocracyObserver #TradePolicy #Tariffs

EU’s visit to China highlights rising concerns over product safety and cross‑border e‑commerce, signalling tougher EU scrutiny as digital trade becomes central to EU‑China relations.
#EUChina #DigitalTrade #Ecommerce #TradePolicy

US is set to impose higher Section 301 tariffs, creating significant uncertainty & increased costs for global businesses. The evolving trade policy signals a volatile environment. 🇺🇸📉 #TradePolicy #Tariffs #GlobalTrade

Senators to question Export‑Import Bank chair as reauthorization looms The Export‑Import Bank's chair, John Jovanovic, was slated to appear before the Senate Banking Committee as senators weigh reauthorization ahead of the bank's December expiration; Sen. Tim Scott defended EXIM as a tool to support exporters and cited returns to the Treasury.

Senators are gearing up to question the Export-Import Bank chair on its crucial role for U.S. exporters and the battle against China as reauthorization looms.

Learn more here!

#US #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #USExporters #TradePolicy #GovernmentAccountability

Border free-trade program growth cited; national backlog slowing approvals, board hears An agency official told the advisory board that the airport's FTC/FTZ program now lists 65 operators with 76 sites (62 active), reported a backlog at the national office and said job-count figures are being adjusted upward from last year's 323 to more than 500 currently, with an estimate of about 550 by month end.

The Rio International Airport's foreign-trade program is booming with over 500 jobs created, but a national backlog is slowing down approvals—what does this mean for the future?

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#LaredoWebbCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #JobCreation #TradePolicy #LaredoForeignTrade #EconomicGrowth

🇺🇸 US 2025 IEEPA tariffs mostly struck down, refunds begin.
💸 CIT expands refunds to more imports, ACE portal launches April 2026.
📉 Avg tariff 16.8%, some rates remain, ART lowering export tariffs.
#USTariffs #TariffRefund #TradePolicy #IEEPA
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All roads lead to Geneva: Insights from MC14 From 26 March to the early hours of 30 March 2026, ministers from WTO Members met in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference. The goal was to review the past two years of negotiatio...

🌎 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

WTO Reform Stalls at Cameroon Meeting WTO membership (164) failed to reach consensus at the Cameroon meeting on Mar 30, 2026, keeping the Appellate Body frozen since Dec 2019 and raising legal risk for trade-exposed assets.

WTO Reform Stalls at Cameroon Meeting: WTO membership (164) failed to reach consensus at the Cameroon meeting on Mar 30, 2026, keeping the Appellate Body frozen since Dec 2019 and raising legal risk for trade-exposed… 👈 Read full analysis #WTO #TradeReform #CameroonMeeting #GlobalTrade #TradePolicy

US Tariffs Hurt US Firms — ECB Finds ECB analysis (Mar 30, 2026) shows U.S. tariffs largely fell on American firms and consumers; Section 301 covered ~$250bn of Chinese goods (2018–19), prompting margin and policy-risk reassessment.

US Tariffs Hurt US Firms — ECB Finds: ECB analysis (Mar 30, 2026) shows U.S. tariffs largely fell on American firms and consumers; Section 301 covered ~$250bn of Chinese goods (2018–19), prompting margin and… 👈 Read full analysis #USTariffs #TradePolicy #EconomicImpact #TariffAnalysis #EBCEconomics

US Consumers Bear Brunt of Tariffs, ECB Study Shows ECB study (Mar 30, 2026) finds consumers and importers shoulder most tariff costs; references 25% steel tariffs (Mar 2018) and $360bn in Section 301 tariffs.

US Consumers Bear Brunt of Tariffs, ECB Study Shows: ECB study (Mar 30, 2026) finds consumers and importers shoulder most tariff costs; references 25% steel tariffs (Mar 2018) and $360bn in Section 301 tariffs. 👈 Read full analysis #Tariffs #TradePolicy #Economics #ConsumerImpact #SteelTariffs

He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals via NPR Topics: News — Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administration's tariffs.

An Indiana company aims to bring children's bike manufacturing back to the U.S., advocating for tariffs on foreign competitors.

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#resist47 #MadeInUSA
#BikeIndustry
#TariffDispute
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Indiana Bicycle Company Seeks Tariff Support From Trump Administration — Democracy Observer article

Indiana bike company requests tariffs to boost US production, reflecting trade policy's impact on domestic manufacturing and econo...

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#DemocracyObserver #TradePolicy #EconomicAccountability

U.S. and India Split on WTO E‑commerce Moratorium U.S.-India deadlock over a WTO e‑commerce moratorium risks regulatory fragmentation; moratorium began Dec 10, 1998 and the split was reported Mar 29, 2026, raising policy risk.

U.S. and India Split on WTO E‑commerce Moratorium: U.S.-India deadlock over a WTO e‑commerce moratorium risks regulatory fragmentation; moratorium began Dec 10, 1998 and the split was reported Mar 29, 2026, raising policy risk. 👈 Read full analysis #WTO #Ecommerce #India #USA #TradePolicy

Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026. Opening Plenary. How Should the Global Trade System Deliver for Development. Watch now!

📢 Happening now! Watch the Opening Plenary for the #TradeHub2026!

Experts discuss how #TradePolicy can support development in Africa, linking food security, climate action & digital transformation & what to expect from #WTOMC14.

🎥 Watch live: https://bit.ly/48cT2k2

One Middle East Crisis, Two Australian Emergencies: The Strait of Hormuz Cascade Military strikes on Iran closed a critical shipping lane, creating dual crises for Australian red meat exports and WA mining operations. Here's how one geopolitical event triggered two Australian emergencies.

One Middle East Crisis, Two Australian Emergencies: The Strait of Hormuz Cascade

#AusNews #MiddleEastCrisis #ShippingCrisis #AusExports #TradePolicy #Breaking

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