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The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy, funded by the ESRC is built on the precept that trade policy should be inclusive in both policy formulation and outcomes
Join the discussion about sustainability and climate governance on 13 Feb at 12pm UK GMT with @emilylydgate.bsky.social, Alberto Morales @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, Ritwika Sengupta and @timfigures.bsky.social 👉 universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Join the discussion about sustainability and climate governance on 13 Feb at 12pm UK GMT with @emilylydgate.bsky.social, Alberto Morales @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, Ritwika Sengupta and @timfigures.bsky.social 👉 universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Are you working on trade policy research?
We’re currently accepting submissions to our Trade Policy Academic Conference, 9-10 April with keynote speeches from @drsarahhall.bsky.social at @cam.ac.uk and Kevin O'Rouke @sciencespo.bsky.social.
Deadline: Fri 21 February 👉 citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
We’re currently accepting submissions to our Trade Policy Academic Conference, 9-10 April with keynote speeches from @drsarahhall.bsky.social at @cam.ac.uk and Kevin O'Rouke @sciencespo.bsky.social.
Deadline: Fri 21 February 👉 citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Are you working on trade policy research?
We’re currently accepting submissions to our Trade Policy Academic Conference, 9-10 April with keynote speeches from @drsarahhall.bsky.social at @cam.ac.uk and Kevin O'Rouke @sciencespo.bsky.social.
Deadline: Fri 21 February 👉 citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
We’re currently accepting submissions to our Trade Policy Academic Conference, 9-10 April with keynote speeches from @drsarahhall.bsky.social at @cam.ac.uk and Kevin O'Rouke @sciencespo.bsky.social.
Deadline: Fri 21 February 👉 citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
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...
The methodology can be used to enrich standard @wto.org trade policy reviews or review other policy issues 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
February 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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...
The methodology can be used to enrich standard @wto.org trade policy reviews or review other policy issues 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
A deep dive into UK’s trade policy landscape.
What trends have shaped the UK’s international trade profile, and how must trade policy be viewed?
👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social, @sussex.ac.uk, @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
What trends have shaped the UK’s international trade profile, and how must trade policy be viewed?
👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social, @sussex.ac.uk, @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A deep dive into UK’s trade policy landscape.
What trends have shaped the UK’s international trade profile, and how must trade policy be viewed?
👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social, @sussex.ac.uk, @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
What trends have shaped the UK’s international trade profile, and how must trade policy be viewed?
👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social, @sussex.ac.uk, @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
The impact of President Trump’s trade policy over the past year.
The constant changing of tariffs have greatly increased trade uncertainty both for the US & other countries, thus undermining confidence & investment almost everywhere 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@ntamberi.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk
The constant changing of tariffs have greatly increased trade uncertainty both for the US & other countries, thus undermining confidence & investment almost everywhere 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@ntamberi.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The impact of President Trump’s trade policy over the past year.
The constant changing of tariffs have greatly increased trade uncertainty both for the US & other countries, thus undermining confidence & investment almost everywhere 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@ntamberi.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk
The constant changing of tariffs have greatly increased trade uncertainty both for the US & other countries, thus undermining confidence & investment almost everywhere 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@ntamberi.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk
In just one year, over 16% of President Trump’s actions have focused on tariffs or trade, pushing the average US tariff from 2.4% pre-Trump to 16.9% today, the highest since 1932.
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
In just one year, over 16% of President Trump’s actions have focused on tariffs or trade, pushing the average US tariff from 2.4% pre-Trump to 16.9% today, the highest since 1932.
What is the role of trade policy in the face of economic coercion?
Listen to our latest podcast with @emilylydgate.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk, Allie Renison @secnewgateuk.bsky.social, @davidheniguk.bsky.social & @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net 🎧 👉 on.soundcloud.com/BFz6EyUWTkiX...
Listen to our latest podcast with @emilylydgate.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk, Allie Renison @secnewgateuk.bsky.social, @davidheniguk.bsky.social & @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net 🎧 👉 on.soundcloud.com/BFz6EyUWTkiX...
Greenland, Trump and trade coercion
In January, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on eight European countries who opposed his demand to take control of Greenland. Whilst this threat was later dropped, following discussions with NATO SC
soundcloud.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:27 AM
What is the role of trade policy in the face of economic coercion?
Listen to our latest podcast with @emilylydgate.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk, Allie Renison @secnewgateuk.bsky.social, @davidheniguk.bsky.social & @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net 🎧 👉 on.soundcloud.com/BFz6EyUWTkiX...
Listen to our latest podcast with @emilylydgate.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk, Allie Renison @secnewgateuk.bsky.social, @davidheniguk.bsky.social & @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net 🎧 👉 on.soundcloud.com/BFz6EyUWTkiX...
Join the discussion about how to leverage national standards, assurance systems to create globally aligned but locally practical governance systems in climate & sustainability, 13 Feb universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @emilylydgate.bsky.social @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @timfigures.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Join the discussion about how to leverage national standards, assurance systems to create globally aligned but locally practical governance systems in climate & sustainability, 13 Feb universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @emilylydgate.bsky.social @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @timfigures.bsky.social
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
@ntamberi.bsky.social, @uktpo.org
January 26, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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
@ntamberi.bsky.social, @uktpo.org
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Themed Track 15: Trade Policy Transformations Amidst Global Challenges
Convenors: Dr Maria Garcia, Dr Gesa Kübek and Professor Sangeeta Khorana
Read More About Our Themed Tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks...
#uaces2026
Convenors: Dr Maria Garcia, Dr Gesa Kübek and Professor Sangeeta Khorana
Read More About Our Themed Tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks...
#uaces2026
January 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Themed Track 15: Trade Policy Transformations Amidst Global Challenges
Convenors: Dr Maria Garcia, Dr Gesa Kübek and Professor Sangeeta Khorana
Read More About Our Themed Tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks...
#uaces2026
Convenors: Dr Maria Garcia, Dr Gesa Kübek and Professor Sangeeta Khorana
Read More About Our Themed Tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks...
#uaces2026
We’re delighted to announce that registrations are open for our annual UK Trade Policy Forum!
This year’s forum asks ‘How much trade matters’ with keynotes by @dvalatsas.bsky.social, @meredith-crowley.bsky.social
When: Tue 24 Feb
Where: London
Register to attend 👉 citp.ac.uk/uk-trade-pol...
This year’s forum asks ‘How much trade matters’ with keynotes by @dvalatsas.bsky.social, @meredith-crowley.bsky.social
When: Tue 24 Feb
Where: London
Register to attend 👉 citp.ac.uk/uk-trade-pol...
January 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM
We’re delighted to announce that registrations are open for our annual UK Trade Policy Forum!
This year’s forum asks ‘How much trade matters’ with keynotes by @dvalatsas.bsky.social, @meredith-crowley.bsky.social
When: Tue 24 Feb
Where: London
Register to attend 👉 citp.ac.uk/uk-trade-pol...
This year’s forum asks ‘How much trade matters’ with keynotes by @dvalatsas.bsky.social, @meredith-crowley.bsky.social
When: Tue 24 Feb
Where: London
Register to attend 👉 citp.ac.uk/uk-trade-pol...
The new 'Greenland' tariffs vs Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs.
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social explores three key differences of these tariffs, how countries may respond, and implications for the international economic order 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
#Trump #USA #Greenland #trade #tariffs
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social explores three key differences of these tariffs, how countries may respond, and implications for the international economic order 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
#Trump #USA #Greenland #trade #tariffs
January 19, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The new 'Greenland' tariffs vs Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs.
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social explores three key differences of these tariffs, how countries may respond, and implications for the international economic order 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
#Trump #USA #Greenland #trade #tariffs
@michaelgasiorek.bsky.social explores three key differences of these tariffs, how countries may respond, and implications for the international economic order 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
#Trump #USA #Greenland #trade #tariffs
How does trade and sustainability interact, why does it matter?
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 January, to examine this topic and develop your knowledge and analytical tools to understand these links 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 January, to examine this topic and develop your knowledge and analytical tools to understand these links 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
How does trade and sustainability interact, why does it matter?
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 January, to examine this topic and develop your knowledge and analytical tools to understand these links 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 January, to examine this topic and develop your knowledge and analytical tools to understand these links 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
With the Supreme Court set to rule today on whether President Trump’s tariffs are legal, or perhaps it will delay again, watch our video to gain a better understanding of what Trump’s trade #tariffs and deals mean for international #trade 👉 youtu.be/5IIPpTKW8O8
Trump’s Trade Announcements: A Closer Look
YouTube video by Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy
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January 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
With the Supreme Court set to rule today on whether President Trump’s tariffs are legal, or perhaps it will delay again, watch our video to gain a better understanding of what Trump’s trade #tariffs and deals mean for international #trade 👉 youtu.be/5IIPpTKW8O8
New research shows how domestic subsidies shape foreign trade protection, and why policymakers should consider the effectiveness of subsidies in relation to the potential extent of foreign trade retaliation they may trigger 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
New research shows how domestic subsidies shape foreign trade protection, and why policymakers should consider the effectiveness of subsidies in relation to the potential extent of foreign trade retaliation they may trigger 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social
New research shows that early economic inequality was linked to economic growth and specialisation and hence the importance of policy to manage the inequality that trade and specialisation may trigger 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social, @kelloggschoolnu.bsky.social
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social, @kelloggschoolnu.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
New research shows that early economic inequality was linked to economic growth and specialisation and hence the importance of policy to manage the inequality that trade and specialisation may trigger 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social, @kelloggschoolnu.bsky.social
@uniofnottingham.bsky.social, @kelloggschoolnu.bsky.social
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The effectiveness and legitimacy of multilateralism is now threatened by multiple crises
Our recent report brings together analysis from leading experts on the challenges that different multilateral systems and institutions face
Full report 👇
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/mult...
Our recent report brings together analysis from leading experts on the challenges that different multilateral systems and institutions face
Full report 👇
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/mult...
The crisis in multilateralism: what can Europe do? - UK in a changing Europe
This report brings together leading experts on a range of international systems and institutions – including the UN, COP and WTO – to ask what the main challenges facing the multilateral system are, a...
ukandeu.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:14 AM
The effectiveness and legitimacy of multilateralism is now threatened by multiple crises
Our recent report brings together analysis from leading experts on the challenges that different multilateral systems and institutions face
Full report 👇
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/mult...
Our recent report brings together analysis from leading experts on the challenges that different multilateral systems and institutions face
Full report 👇
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/mult...
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The US operation to capture Nicolás Maduro may well be the moment when Western Europe realizes that the US has decisively abandoned the core values that united them for the past century.
The US capture of President Nicolás Maduro – and attacks on Venezuela – have no justification in international law
This may be the moment when Western Europe realizes that the US has abandoned the core values that united them for the past century, writes the head of Chatham House’s International Law Programme.
www.chathamhouse.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The US operation to capture Nicolás Maduro may well be the moment when Western Europe realizes that the US has decisively abandoned the core values that united them for the past century.
How do trade and sustainability interact?
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 Jan 26 to develop the knowledge and analytical tools that will aid decision-making capacity for both individuals and institutions.
👉 Find out more: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 Jan 26 to develop the knowledge and analytical tools that will aid decision-making capacity for both individuals and institutions.
👉 Find out more: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
Online Diploma in International Trade Policy | CITP
citp.ac.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
How do trade and sustainability interact?
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 Jan 26 to develop the knowledge and analytical tools that will aid decision-making capacity for both individuals and institutions.
👉 Find out more: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
Join our ‘Trade and Sustainability’ 10-week course, beginning 26 Jan 26 to develop the knowledge and analytical tools that will aid decision-making capacity for both individuals and institutions.
👉 Find out more: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...
The UK Government is consulting on whether the UK should join PEM. @michaelgasiorek.bsky.social finds the net effects for the whole of the UK are ambiguous. More data is needed: citp.ac.uk/publications... What do you think?
December 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The UK Government is consulting on whether the UK should join PEM. @michaelgasiorek.bsky.social finds the net effects for the whole of the UK are ambiguous. More data is needed: citp.ac.uk/publications... What do you think?
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BREAKING: Giorgia Meloni may have just killed the #Mercosur free trade deal between the EU and South American countries - delaying a vote until early next year.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
www.euractiv.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
BREAKING: Giorgia Meloni may have just killed the #Mercosur free trade deal between the EU and South American countries - delaying a vote until early next year.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
Experts have warned that failure to sign the agreement this week before VDL's trip to Brazil Saturday will permanently kill it.
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No surprise. The 128 countries—77% of the WTO’s membership—were blocked for the 11th time today in their attempt to add their plurilateral investment facilitation agreement to the WTO rule book. India, South Africa and Türkiye are the blocking countries.
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2024/07/22/1...
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2024/07/22/1...
128 WTO members fail at 11th attempt to formalise plurilateral investment deal
Once again three quarters of WTO members find consensus blocked on adding their deal to WTO rules even though dissenters would be free riders
tradebetablog.wordpress.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
No surprise. The 128 countries—77% of the WTO’s membership—were blocked for the 11th time today in their attempt to add their plurilateral investment facilitation agreement to the WTO rule book. India, South Africa and Türkiye are the blocking countries.
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2024/07/22/1...
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2024/07/22/1...
New podcast! Is a level playing field a luxury that we can no longer afford in these days of geopolitical contention? Listen to the discussion with @weforum.org @pholmes8.bsky.social @uktpo.org @sussex.ac.uk @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb...
December 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
New podcast! Is a level playing field a luxury that we can no longer afford in these days of geopolitical contention? Listen to the discussion with @weforum.org @pholmes8.bsky.social @uktpo.org @sussex.ac.uk @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb...
Call for Papers!
We're delighted to announce that we are accepting submissions to our Academic Conference, 9-10 April 2026 at @sussex.ac.uk
Submit your papers on #trade and trade policy to: info@citp.ac.uk
Deadline: 21 Feb
citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
We're delighted to announce that we are accepting submissions to our Academic Conference, 9-10 April 2026 at @sussex.ac.uk
Submit your papers on #trade and trade policy to: info@citp.ac.uk
Deadline: 21 Feb
citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Call for Papers!
We're delighted to announce that we are accepting submissions to our Academic Conference, 9-10 April 2026 at @sussex.ac.uk
Submit your papers on #trade and trade policy to: info@citp.ac.uk
Deadline: 21 Feb
citp.ac.uk/academic-con...
We're delighted to announce that we are accepting submissions to our Academic Conference, 9-10 April 2026 at @sussex.ac.uk
Submit your papers on #trade and trade policy to: info@citp.ac.uk
Deadline: 21 Feb
citp.ac.uk/academic-con...