UK Trade Policy Observatory
@uktpo.org
The UK Trade Policy Observatory offers expertise and services to support the reconstruction of the UK's international trading environment post-Brexit.
Pinned
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 8th UKTPO Conference. The day was filled with engaging research presentations and discussions, highlighting the need to understand the current state of flux in international trade and trade policy, and how this impacts a multitude of sectors.
As the government plans a bill that will hand ministers significant powers to forge closer ties with Brussels, is Labour missing the chance to provide more democratic legitimacy in our EU relationship? Our recent blog argues it is: www.uktpo.org/2025/11/26/h...
#TradePolicy #EUreset #Brexit
#TradePolicy #EUreset #Brexit
How to deliver a UK-EU “re-set” that works
Debates about deepening UK-EU relations, including in the current ‘re-set’ negotiations, often focus on what will the UK gain versus what it must concede. Yet, what constitutes a win or a loss for t...
www.uktpo.org
January 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
As the government plans a bill that will hand ministers significant powers to forge closer ties with Brussels, is Labour missing the chance to provide more democratic legitimacy in our EU relationship? Our recent blog argues it is: www.uktpo.org/2025/11/26/h...
#TradePolicy #EUreset #Brexit
#TradePolicy #EUreset #Brexit
If you work in policy, business, advocacy, law, economics, or are simply curious about trade, this online Diploma in International Trade Policy may interest you.
🗓️ Next module starts Jan 2026.
#InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
🗓️ Next module starts Jan 2026.
#InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy, designed to accelerate your knowledge of trade policy & transform your ability to navigate this challenging landscape. Next module starts Jan 2026. Join us to drive forward trade and trade policy 👉 www.sussex.ac.uk/study/short-...
@sussex.ac.uk
@sussex.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:26 AM
If you work in policy, business, advocacy, law, economics, or are simply curious about trade, this online Diploma in International Trade Policy may interest you.
🗓️ Next module starts Jan 2026.
#InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
🗓️ Next module starts Jan 2026.
#InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
Earlier this month, we hosted the 8th UK Trade Policy Observatory Conference in London! 🌍
Key themes: #Sustainability, #DigitalTrade and EU–UK trade relations.
Thanks to keynote speaker Dr Swati Dhingra & all researchers for sharing insights on trade policy, inclusive trade, & the green economy.
Key themes: #Sustainability, #DigitalTrade and EU–UK trade relations.
Thanks to keynote speaker Dr Swati Dhingra & all researchers for sharing insights on trade policy, inclusive trade, & the green economy.
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Earlier this month, we hosted the 8th UK Trade Policy Observatory Conference in London! 🌍
Key themes: #Sustainability, #DigitalTrade and EU–UK trade relations.
Thanks to keynote speaker Dr Swati Dhingra & all researchers for sharing insights on trade policy, inclusive trade, & the green economy.
Key themes: #Sustainability, #DigitalTrade and EU–UK trade relations.
Thanks to keynote speaker Dr Swati Dhingra & all researchers for sharing insights on trade policy, inclusive trade, & the green economy.
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
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...
How will the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy work? @achyuthanil.bsky.social and @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social offer a critical analysis: www.uktpo.org/2025/12/09/a...
#InternationalTrade #CriticalMinerals #copper #EU
#InternationalTrade #CriticalMinerals #copper #EU
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
How will the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy work? @achyuthanil.bsky.social and @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social offer a critical analysis: www.uktpo.org/2025/12/09/a...
#InternationalTrade #CriticalMinerals #copper #EU
#InternationalTrade #CriticalMinerals #copper #EU
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
New independent review of the UK #TradePolicy by the CITP, UK Trade Policy Observatory & Frontier Economics highlights:
• Fragmented priorities
• Under-resourced trade capacity
• Pressures from climate, & digital change
It calls for more coherent & evidence-led trade policies tinyurl.com/mryrsjhn
• Fragmented priorities
• Under-resourced trade capacity
• Pressures from climate, & digital change
It calls for more coherent & evidence-led trade policies tinyurl.com/mryrsjhn
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
New independent review of the UK #TradePolicy by the CITP, UK Trade Policy Observatory & Frontier Economics highlights:
• Fragmented priorities
• Under-resourced trade capacity
• Pressures from climate, & digital change
It calls for more coherent & evidence-led trade policies tinyurl.com/mryrsjhn
• Fragmented priorities
• Under-resourced trade capacity
• Pressures from climate, & digital change
It calls for more coherent & evidence-led trade policies tinyurl.com/mryrsjhn
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 8th UKTPO Conference. The day was filled with engaging research presentations and discussions, highlighting the need to understand the current state of flux in international trade and trade policy, and how this impacts a multitude of sectors.
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 8th UKTPO Conference. The day was filled with engaging research presentations and discussions, highlighting the need to understand the current state of flux in international trade and trade policy, and how this impacts a multitude of sectors.
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy, designed to accelerate your knowledge of trade policy & transform your ability to navigate this challenging landscape. Next module starts Jan 2026. Join us to drive forward trade and trade policy 👉 www.sussex.ac.uk/study/short-...
@sussex.ac.uk
@sussex.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy, designed to accelerate your knowledge of trade policy & transform your ability to navigate this challenging landscape. Next module starts Jan 2026. Join us to drive forward trade and trade policy 👉 www.sussex.ac.uk/study/short-...
@sussex.ac.uk
@sussex.ac.uk
Is it possible to deliver a UK-EU re-set that actually works? What constitutes a win or a loss for the UK? @emilylydgate.bsky.social tackles this in our latest blog: www.uktpo.org/2025/11/26/h...
#Brexit #InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
#Brexit #InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Is it possible to deliver a UK-EU re-set that actually works? What constitutes a win or a loss for the UK? @emilylydgate.bsky.social tackles this in our latest blog: www.uktpo.org/2025/11/26/h...
#Brexit #InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
#Brexit #InternationalTrade #TradePolicy
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
Join us in London on 1 December 2025 for the UK Trade Policy Observatory's upcoming conference!
Explore how technological innovation, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical changes are reshaping international trade.
🔗 To be added to the waiting list, email uktpo@sussex.ac.uk
#UKTPO #TradePolicy
Explore how technological innovation, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical changes are reshaping international trade.
🔗 To be added to the waiting list, email uktpo@sussex.ac.uk
#UKTPO #TradePolicy
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Join us in London on 1 December 2025 for the UK Trade Policy Observatory's upcoming conference!
Explore how technological innovation, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical changes are reshaping international trade.
🔗 To be added to the waiting list, email uktpo@sussex.ac.uk
#UKTPO #TradePolicy
Explore how technological innovation, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical changes are reshaping international trade.
🔗 To be added to the waiting list, email uktpo@sussex.ac.uk
#UKTPO #TradePolicy
The UK should assess how digital trade provisions affect small and medium businesses and consider the importance placed on AI safety and the protection of personal data. This is just one of the recommendations in the UK Trade Policy: An Independent Review.
➡️ Read in full: citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra...
➡️ Read in full: citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra...
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The UK should assess how digital trade provisions affect small and medium businesses and consider the importance placed on AI safety and the protection of personal data. This is just one of the recommendations in the UK Trade Policy: An Independent Review.
➡️ Read in full: citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra...
➡️ Read in full: citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra...
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
Out today! The UK Trade Policy: An Independent Review provides a comprehensive review of the UK’s trade policy and the extent to which it addresses today’s challenges and identifies where changes may be needed 👉 citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra...
@uktpo.org o.org, @abpi.bsky.social, @icaew.bsky.social
@uktpo.org o.org, @abpi.bsky.social, @icaew.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Out today! The UK Trade Policy: An Independent Review provides a comprehensive review of the UK’s trade policy and the extent to which it addresses today’s challenges and identifies where changes may be needed 👉 citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra...
@uktpo.org o.org, @abpi.bsky.social, @icaew.bsky.social
@uktpo.org o.org, @abpi.bsky.social, @icaew.bsky.social
🔈 In just under two weeks, the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the changing landscape of international trade. The full program of the day can be found here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
#TradePolicy
#TradePolicy
The UKTPO Conference
The 8th Annual UKTPO Conference
Reimagining Global Trade: New Rules, New Challenges
When: 1 December 2025
www.uktpo.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🔈 In just under two weeks, the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the changing landscape of international trade. The full program of the day can be found here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
#TradePolicy
#TradePolicy
Via @ejiltalk.bsky.social
✏️ @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social and Lorenzo Cotula take a look at the US critical minerals deal and what it means to other countries: www.ejiltalk.org/non-binding-...
✏️ @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social and Lorenzo Cotula take a look at the US critical minerals deal and what it means to other countries: www.ejiltalk.org/non-binding-...
Non-Binding Instruments in International Economic Diplomacy: A Look at the US Critical Minerals Deals
Within ongoing great-power competition in the global economy, “critical” minerals have assumed considerable significance due to their essential role in the advanced technology, defence and green indus...
www.ejiltalk.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Via @ejiltalk.bsky.social
✏️ @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social and Lorenzo Cotula take a look at the US critical minerals deal and what it means to other countries: www.ejiltalk.org/non-binding-...
✏️ @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social and Lorenzo Cotula take a look at the US critical minerals deal and what it means to other countries: www.ejiltalk.org/non-binding-...
🗓️ In our calendars: Lewes Speakers Festival, 16–18 Jan 2026.
Amongst other speakers, Sir Vince Cable will explore how Asia’s rise is reshaping global power and examine trade realignments, supply chains, and the choices now facing the UK: www.speakersfestivals.com/lewes-speake...
Amongst other speakers, Sir Vince Cable will explore how Asia’s rise is reshaping global power and examine trade realignments, supply chains, and the choices now facing the UK: www.speakersfestivals.com/lewes-speake...
Lewes Speakers Festival | speakersfestivals
www.speakersfestivals.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🗓️ In our calendars: Lewes Speakers Festival, 16–18 Jan 2026.
Amongst other speakers, Sir Vince Cable will explore how Asia’s rise is reshaping global power and examine trade realignments, supply chains, and the choices now facing the UK: www.speakersfestivals.com/lewes-speake...
Amongst other speakers, Sir Vince Cable will explore how Asia’s rise is reshaping global power and examine trade realignments, supply chains, and the choices now facing the UK: www.speakersfestivals.com/lewes-speake...
Due to high demand, we have reached full capacity and are now operating a waiting list. If you would like to attend the UKTPO Conference and be added to the waiting list, please email us at uktpo@sussex.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Due to high demand, we have reached full capacity and are now operating a waiting list. If you would like to attend the UKTPO Conference and be added to the waiting list, please email us at uktpo@sussex.ac.uk
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
🚨 Registration is now open for the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference, 1 Dec 2025, London.
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
October 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🚨 Registration is now open for the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference, 1 Dec 2025, London.
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
🌍 What happens when global trade rules are ignored?
At the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, CITP hosted a panel with Brazil’s WTO Ambassador, a former US trade advisor & Dr Mona Paulsen (LSE) to debate the future of the multilateral trading system.
🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/MGwA50Xgb7w
At the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, CITP hosted a panel with Brazil’s WTO Ambassador, a former US trade advisor & Dr Mona Paulsen (LSE) to debate the future of the multilateral trading system.
🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/MGwA50Xgb7w
October 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🌍 What happens when global trade rules are ignored?
At the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, CITP hosted a panel with Brazil’s WTO Ambassador, a former US trade advisor & Dr Mona Paulsen (LSE) to debate the future of the multilateral trading system.
🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/MGwA50Xgb7w
At the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, CITP hosted a panel with Brazil’s WTO Ambassador, a former US trade advisor & Dr Mona Paulsen (LSE) to debate the future of the multilateral trading system.
🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/MGwA50Xgb7w
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
Watch our latest webinar on gender and trade.
Featuring insights from a recent report by the Scottish Government and ongoing work on inclusive trade at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social. Chaired by @pigunes.bsky.social.
Watch the recording: youtu.be/2BBOujTSJLc
Featuring insights from a recent report by the Scottish Government and ongoing work on inclusive trade at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social. Chaired by @pigunes.bsky.social.
Watch the recording: youtu.be/2BBOujTSJLc
Closing the gender export gap: evidence from Scotland and beyond
YouTube video by Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Watch our latest webinar on gender and trade.
Featuring insights from a recent report by the Scottish Government and ongoing work on inclusive trade at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social. Chaired by @pigunes.bsky.social.
Watch the recording: youtu.be/2BBOujTSJLc
Featuring insights from a recent report by the Scottish Government and ongoing work on inclusive trade at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social. Chaired by @pigunes.bsky.social.
Watch the recording: youtu.be/2BBOujTSJLc
🚨 Registration is now open for the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference, 1 Dec 2025, London.
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
October 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🚨 Registration is now open for the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference, 1 Dec 2025, London.
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
Please note: Availability is limited. Registering does not guarantee entry. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 TO REGISTER please follow this link: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
Once again, Trump is threatening tariffs on films made outside the US, claiming that other countries have "stolen" business from the US movie industry. Yet, how would these tariffs work? Ingo Borchert explains: www.uktpo.org/2025/05/07/b...
#InternationalTrade #US #TrumpTariffs
#InternationalTrade #US #TrumpTariffs
October 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Once again, Trump is threatening tariffs on films made outside the US, claiming that other countries have "stolen" business from the US movie industry. Yet, how would these tariffs work? Ingo Borchert explains: www.uktpo.org/2025/05/07/b...
#InternationalTrade #US #TrumpTariffs
#InternationalTrade #US #TrumpTariffs
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
Jim was a source of wisdom and gentle dissent mixed with wry humour as the UK trade policy community came together after the Brexit referendum. A pity that government wasn't listening.
With great sadness we would like to inform you that our great friend and colleague, Jim Rollo, [emeritus] Professor at Sussex University, passed away peacefully on Thursday. We have posted our own tribute and we welcome any recollections, thoughts or memories of Jim: www.uktpo.org/2025/09/26/i...
September 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Jim was a source of wisdom and gentle dissent mixed with wry humour as the UK trade policy community came together after the Brexit referendum. A pity that government wasn't listening.
With great sadness we would like to inform you that our great friend and colleague, Jim Rollo, [emeritus] Professor at Sussex University, passed away peacefully on Thursday. We have posted our own tribute and we welcome any recollections, thoughts or memories of Jim: www.uktpo.org/2025/09/26/i...
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
With great sadness we would like to inform you that our great friend and colleague, Jim Rollo, [emeritus] Professor at Sussex University, passed away peacefully on Thursday. We have posted our own tribute and we welcome any recollections, thoughts or memories of Jim: www.uktpo.org/2025/09/26/i...
Reposted by UK Trade Policy Observatory
No small feat sitting between the Brazilians and Americans on a discussion about MFN and tariffs.
The World Trade Organization Public Forum has been packed with thought-provoking discussions and in-depth looks at international trade policy. The @thecitp.bsky.social ran a live recording of their podcast Trade Bites which will be available soon.
#WTOPublicForum #InternationalTrade
#WTOPublicForum #InternationalTrade
September 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
No small feat sitting between the Brazilians and Americans on a discussion about MFN and tariffs.
UKTPO Co-Director Emily Lydgate joins today's @odi-trade.bsky.social conference to explore the intersection of
supply chain resilience, climate goals and
development. Picture via @achyuthanil.bsky.social
#InternationalTrade #Geoeconomics #TradePolicy
supply chain resilience, climate goals and
development. Picture via @achyuthanil.bsky.social
#InternationalTrade #Geoeconomics #TradePolicy
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
UKTPO Co-Director Emily Lydgate joins today's @odi-trade.bsky.social conference to explore the intersection of
supply chain resilience, climate goals and
development. Picture via @achyuthanil.bsky.social
#InternationalTrade #Geoeconomics #TradePolicy
supply chain resilience, climate goals and
development. Picture via @achyuthanil.bsky.social
#InternationalTrade #Geoeconomics #TradePolicy