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Amrita Saha
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Trade and Development, Gender, Food Policy, Focus: India, UK/EU, Africa, Global.
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ids.ac.uk
Narendra Modi is in London to sign a landmark India - UK free #trade agreement.

IDS trade expert @amritasaha.bsky.social believes the deal will be a positive step for India’s labour-intensive sectors, as reported in The Hindu and The Guardian today 👇

https://theguardian.pulse.ly/1l3yerbjyb
Indian prime minister makes UK state visit to sign landmark trade deal
Britain’s car and whisky industries set for boost while India gets visa concessions, but some sensitive issues unresolved
theguardian.pulse.ly
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by Amrita Saha
ids.ac.uk
IDS-based @https://bsky.pulse.ly/gvpwukkhhq‬ was one of a coalition of five organisations that launched an SPA initiative at #FfD4 focused on the reform of tax expenditures.

IDS and ICTD fellows reflect and suggest next steps for financing for development👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/dpno0oo39l
Financing for Development Conference is over, what now? - Reflections from experts - Institute of Development Studies
The 4th International Financing for Development Conference Seville, experts reflection on tax and development
ids.pulse.ly
July 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by Amrita Saha
In case you missed it last week - the latest Trade Bites podcast offers a great opportunity to get the lowdown on the new UK-India FTA.

With rich insights from @amritasaha.bsky.social, @achyuthanil.bsky.social, Abhijit Das and Emily Weaver Roads.

soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb...
UK-India FTA
This podcast looks at the recently concluded UK-India free trade agreement deal and the impact for UK exporters now that India’s high tariffs on goods like cars and Scotch whisky will be reduced, and
soundcloud.com
May 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
amritasaha.bsky.social
In the latest @thecitp.bsky.social podcast, we dive into the newly concluded #UK-#India #Trade Agreement🤝

with Abhijit Das @achyuthanil.bsky.social Emily Weaver Roads & @chrishorseman.bsky.social

Check it out
🎧 👉 lnkd.in/eJ7sHNXB

@ids.ac.uk @uktpo.org @uktradebusiness.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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thecitp.bsky.social
Listen to @chrishorseman.bsky.social, @amritasaha.bsky.social, Abhijit Das, @achyuthanil.bsky.social & Emily Weaver Roads discuss the political, economic & social implications of the recently concluded UK-India #FTA deal 👉 soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb...
#IndiaUKFTA #UKIndia #TradeDeals #UK #India
UK-India FTA
This podcast looks at the recently concluded UK-India free trade agreement deal and the impact for UK exporters now that India’s high tariffs on goods like cars and Scotch whisky will be reduced, and
soundcloud.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Reposted by Amrita Saha
ids.ac.uk
IDS researcher @amritasaha.bsky.social share insights on the 'new world of global trade' against the backdrop of President Trump's #tariffs 👇

https://geographical.pulse.ly/alarb0cgh2

#GlobalTrade #Trade
The new world of global trade taking shape despite tariff brinkmanship
In a globalised world, are tariffs truly shaping the future of trade, or is a deeper transformation already under way?
geographical.pulse.ly
April 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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stevemetcalfe.bsky.social
Great insights on Trump's tariffs from @amritasaha.bsky.social. Can the EU or the UK be part of new trade partnerships, possibly with BRICS countries or the Middle East and African nations?
ids.ac.uk Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Apr 4
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have rocked global markets. Coming in the wake of the USAID cuts, IDS researcher @amritasaha.bsky.social provides insights on the potential impacts, including on low-income economies and on development 🌍👇

#Tariffs #InternationalTrade

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTKv...
IDS Fellow Amrita Saha on the impacts of Trumps tariff's.
YouTube video by Institute of Development Studies
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April 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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jigyasa.bsky.social
@amritasaha.bsky.social on how Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' will cause a major upheaval in global trade and damage development 👇
ids.ac.uk Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Apr 4
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have rocked global markets. Coming in the wake of the USAID cuts, IDS researcher @amritasaha.bsky.social provides insights on the potential impacts, including on low-income economies and on development 🌍👇

#Tariffs #InternationalTrade

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTKv...
IDS Fellow Amrita Saha on the impacts of Trumps tariff's.
YouTube video by Institute of Development Studies
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Reposted by Amrita Saha
ids.ac.uk
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have rocked global markets. Coming in the wake of the USAID cuts, IDS researcher @amritasaha.bsky.social provides insights on the potential impacts, including on low-income economies and on development 🌍👇

#Tariffs #InternationalTrade

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTKv...
IDS Fellow Amrita Saha on the impacts of Trumps tariff's.
YouTube video by Institute of Development Studies
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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lylamehta.bsky.social
For the 9th year running @ids.ac.uk (together with @sussex.ac.uk) has been ranked 1st in the world for #DevelopmentStudies.

Proud to be part of such an amazing community of talented and committed researchers & students!
ids.ac.uk Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Mar 12
IDS, in partnership with @sussex.ac.uk is no.1 in the world for Development Studies for the 9th year running!

It reflects the strength of the teaching, research and our talented students from across the globe.

Why not join them and come study with us!

Read more: www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-and...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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amritasaha.bsky.social
With aid budget cuts, modern systems of aid & dev. under question - opportune moment to reflect💡collectively on a meaningful aid for trade & dev. system

@lizturner.bsky.social @agulhas.co.uk & I provide case on why aid4trade remains imp.👇

@borderlex.bsky.social @chathamhouse.bsky.social @uktpo.org
March 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Reposted by Amrita Saha
ids.ac.uk
If a more inclusive lens is applied to trade policy and Aid for Trade, then trade can achieve positive impacts for poor and marginalised communities.

This new IDS Policy Brief written with @agulhas.co.uk and @amritasaha.bsky.social explains how👇
www.ids.ac.uk/publications...
An Inclusive Lens on Aid for Trade - Institute of Development Studies
In a rapidly evolving global trade and development landscape, addressing trade-related challenges through aid for trade (AfT) remains highly relevant.
www.ids.ac.uk
March 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
amritasaha.bsky.social
With aid budget cuts, modern systems of aid & dev. under question - opportune moment to reflect💡collectively on a meaningful aid for trade & dev. system

@lizturner.bsky.social @agulhas.co.uk & I provide case on why aid4trade remains imp.👇

@borderlex.bsky.social @chathamhouse.bsky.social @uktpo.org
March 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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agulhas.co.uk
Aid for Trade is more relevant than ever in today's changing development landscape. This policy brief by @lizturner.bsky.social, @ids.ac.uk and @amritasaha.bsky.social provides clear recommendations for achieving trade outcomes that work for all, through a more inclusive approach to trade policy ⚖️
March 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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alanbeattie.bsky.social
Speaking of which, here I am on the FT Economics Show podcast interviewing Minouche Shafik about the future of international development. Spoiler: neither of us is super-optimistic about aid coming back in a big way any time soon.

on.ft.com/3CYqBKB
What future for aid and development? With Minouche Shafik
The US, UK and others plan big cuts to their aid budgets
on.ft.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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thecitp.bsky.social
The start to our 2025 UK Trade Policy Forum on "What do the recent US and UK elections mean for trade policy?" starts with a warm welcome from @emilylydgate.bsky.social and Kathleen Claussen, and an inspiring keynote by Ben Cropper. #UKTPF #UKTPF2025
February 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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amritasaha.bsky.social
A hike in tariffs cause adjustments in business decisions with knock-on effects in labour markets globally & workers+consumers face consequences👇

Latest research on inclusive trade @ids.ac.uk with the very talented @heitzig.bsky.social

www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/tru...

@eadi.bsky.social @uktpo.org
Trump’s tariffs and labour-market effects - Institute of Development Studies
Amid geopolitical risks there is a rise in trade protection, and the threat of Trump’s tariffs have only escalated the uncertainty in global markets.
www.ids.ac.uk
February 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
amritasaha.bsky.social
Excited to be featured on @financialtimes.com Trade Links👇

Our @ids.ac.uk paper @heitzig.bsky.social presents evidence on effects of trade disruption for US-India👇

www.ids.ac.uk/publications...

@thecitp.bsky.social @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @stevemetcalfe.bsky.social @emilylydgate.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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lcernat.bsky.social
#tradeXpresso: on tariffs - a chart worth as much as the most beautiful word in the dictionary!
February 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
amritasaha.bsky.social
We might be looking at such major ‘occupational restructuring’ across countries as businesses globally adjust to tariff hikes

Read more in our latest research with @heitzig.bsky.social👇

@politico.com @uktpo.org @thecitp.bsky.social @ids.ac.uk @eadi.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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heitzig.bsky.social
Ever wondered how Trump’s tariffs affect other countries? My new @ids.ac.uk working paper, co-authored with the brilliant @amritasaha.bsky.social, explores this question🚨

Read the full paper here: www.ids.ac.uk/publications...

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February 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Reposted by Amrita Saha
uktpo.org
Why Britain has so far dodged Donald Trump’s tariffs, and why it may continue to do so - This new @economist.com piece includes data from the UKTPO and @thecitp.bsky.social

👉 www.economist.com/britain/2025...

#UStariffs #UKTPO #InternationalTrade #Trump #tariffs
Why Britain has so far dodged Donald Trump’s tariffs
And why it may continue to do so
www.economist.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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amritasaha.bsky.social
Modi’s visit to Washington last week brings attention to US-India trade👇

In our new @ids.ac.uk working paper with @heitzig.bsky.social we look at US termination of India from its GSP 2019
@thecitp.bsky.social @davidheniguk.bsky.social @uktpo.org @emily--jones.bsky.social @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social
ids.ac.uk Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Feb 19
What are the impacts of Trump’s tariffs?

Amrita Saha and Chris Heitzig at IDS assess the impacts of tariff changes in labour markets, and the evidence policymakers need to try to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of tariff shocks domestically 👇

www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/tru...

#TrumpsTariffs
Trump’s tariffs and labour-market effects - Institute of Development Studies
Amid geopolitical risks there is a rise in trade protection, and the threat of Trump’s tariffs have only escalated the uncertainty in global markets.
www.ids.ac.uk
February 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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alanbeattie.bsky.social
My Trade Secrets today. Someone had to do the "in praise of regulation" column, and here it is. Or at least against boneheaded deregulation, where the UK for one risks going in the name of growth.

Ironically, Britain's best growth strategy would be to rejoin the regulatory superstate of the EU.
Britain should beware the cult of deregulation
[FREE TO READ] Unthinking campaigns against ‘red tape’ are not the way to promote growth
on.ft.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
amritasaha.bsky.social
A hike in tariffs cause adjustments in business decisions with knock-on effects in labour markets globally & workers+consumers face consequences👇

Latest research on inclusive trade @ids.ac.uk with the very talented @heitzig.bsky.social

www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/tru...

@eadi.bsky.social @uktpo.org
Trump’s tariffs and labour-market effects - Institute of Development Studies
Amid geopolitical risks there is a rise in trade protection, and the threat of Trump’s tariffs have only escalated the uncertainty in global markets.
www.ids.ac.uk
February 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM