UK Trade Policy Observatory
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The UK Trade Policy Observatory offers expertise and services to support the reconstruction of the UK's international trading environment post-Brexit.
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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
🗓️ 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...
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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
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🚨 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...
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🌍 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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
"The UK has made the best of a bad situation but the actual outcome depends on the whims of Trump, not UK tactics or strategy" - @pholmes8.bsky.social and @mariasavona.bsky.social comment on Trump's recent visit to the UK: www.reuters.com/world/uk/us-...
US investment validates Starmer's risky UK invite for Trump
For Keir Starmer, securing record levels of U.S. investment into Britain has validated his offer of an unprecedented second state visit to Donald Trump, a high-risk gamble that was designed to keep the unpredictable president on side.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"The UK has made the best of a bad situation but the actual outcome depends on the whims of Trump, not UK tactics or strategy" - @pholmes8.bsky.social and @mariasavona.bsky.social comment on Trump's recent visit to the UK: www.reuters.com/world/uk/us-...
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At our session #WTOPublicForum we discussed how to model a modern approach to trade policy reviews to enhance the work of the @wto.org secretariat.
Find out more about our UK Trade Policy Review 👉 citp.ac.uk/uktpr
Our final report will be available in November.
@uktpo.org
Find out more about our UK Trade Policy Review 👉 citp.ac.uk/uktpr
Our final report will be available in November.
@uktpo.org
September 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
At our session #WTOPublicForum we discussed how to model a modern approach to trade policy reviews to enhance the work of the @wto.org secretariat.
Find out more about our UK Trade Policy Review 👉 citp.ac.uk/uktpr
Our final report will be available in November.
@uktpo.org
Find out more about our UK Trade Policy Review 👉 citp.ac.uk/uktpr
Our final report will be available in November.
@uktpo.org
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 7:05 AM
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
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The UK has mutual recognition agreements with a number of countries, but not with the EU, its biggest export market. So, what are the prospects for a UK-EU agreement on conformity assessment? What are the barriers to this & how much does this impact EU-UK trade? 👉 on.soundcloud.com/uUMeXJtcq64n...
Making international trade work properly: conformity assessment
This podcast discusses conformity assessment which is important to ensure manufacturers of industrial goods comply with international standards, and that compliance is verified. The issue of mutual re
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September 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The UK has mutual recognition agreements with a number of countries, but not with the EU, its biggest export market. So, what are the prospects for a UK-EU agreement on conformity assessment? What are the barriers to this & how much does this impact EU-UK trade? 👉 on.soundcloud.com/uUMeXJtcq64n...
UKTPO's Michael Gasiorek and Sahana Suraj will be at the #WTOPublicForum 👉 “Revitalising Trade Policy Reviews in an era of fragmentation”, 18 Sep @10:45am CEST, Library, with Willy Alfaro, Amar Breckenridge and Sabina Maria Ciofu 👉 www.wto.org/english/foru...
September 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
UKTPO's Michael Gasiorek and Sahana Suraj will be at the #WTOPublicForum 👉 “Revitalising Trade Policy Reviews in an era of fragmentation”, 18 Sep @10:45am CEST, Library, with Willy Alfaro, Amar Breckenridge and Sabina Maria Ciofu 👉 www.wto.org/english/foru...
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Are you attending #WTOPublicForum? Join our session “Revitalising Trade Policy Reviews in an era of fragmentation", 18 Sep @10:45am CEST @wto.org with Willy Alfaro, Amar Breckenridge, Sabina Ciofu @techuk.bsky.social, @michaelgasiorek.bsky.social & Sahana Suraj @uktpo.org www.wto.org/english/foru...
September 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Are you attending #WTOPublicForum? Join our session “Revitalising Trade Policy Reviews in an era of fragmentation", 18 Sep @10:45am CEST @wto.org with Willy Alfaro, Amar Breckenridge, Sabina Ciofu @techuk.bsky.social, @michaelgasiorek.bsky.social & Sahana Suraj @uktpo.org www.wto.org/english/foru...
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Are you attending #WTOPublicForum?
Join our live audience for the Trade Bites podcast “The Multilateral Trading System under threat: actions and reactions", 17 Sep @5pm CEST @wto.org with @chrishorseman.bsky.social, H.E. Amb. Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, @monapaulsen.bsky.social & Kelly Ann Shaw.
Join our live audience for the Trade Bites podcast “The Multilateral Trading System under threat: actions and reactions", 17 Sep @5pm CEST @wto.org with @chrishorseman.bsky.social, H.E. Amb. Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, @monapaulsen.bsky.social & Kelly Ann Shaw.
September 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you attending #WTOPublicForum?
Join our live audience for the Trade Bites podcast “The Multilateral Trading System under threat: actions and reactions", 17 Sep @5pm CEST @wto.org with @chrishorseman.bsky.social, H.E. Amb. Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, @monapaulsen.bsky.social & Kelly Ann Shaw.
Join our live audience for the Trade Bites podcast “The Multilateral Trading System under threat: actions and reactions", 17 Sep @5pm CEST @wto.org with @chrishorseman.bsky.social, H.E. Amb. Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, @monapaulsen.bsky.social & Kelly Ann Shaw.
🚨CALL FOR PAPERS: One week left to send us an academic paper that fits with the theme of the 8TH UKTPO Conference, Reimagining Global Trade: New Rules, New Challenges. Find out more: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
📽️ Our most recent conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXFD...
#InternationalTrade
📽️ Our most recent conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXFD...
#InternationalTrade
7th UKTPO Conference - February 2025
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September 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🚨CALL FOR PAPERS: One week left to send us an academic paper that fits with the theme of the 8TH UKTPO Conference, Reimagining Global Trade: New Rules, New Challenges. Find out more: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
📽️ Our most recent conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXFD...
#InternationalTrade
📽️ Our most recent conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXFD...
#InternationalTrade
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Three more weeks to go! Apply now 👉 citp.ac.uk/innovation-f...
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 29th September 2025
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 29th September 2025
September 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Three more weeks to go! Apply now 👉 citp.ac.uk/innovation-f...
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 29th September 2025
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 29th September 2025
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Agri-concession boilerplating in recent trade agreements signed by the UK is concerning to the future of UK agricultural producers, sustainability and food security.
Here is a guide for Devolved Administrations to reduce the negative impacts 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @alexanderfitz.bsky.social
Here is a guide for Devolved Administrations to reduce the negative impacts 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @alexanderfitz.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Agri-concession boilerplating in recent trade agreements signed by the UK is concerning to the future of UK agricultural producers, sustainability and food security.
Here is a guide for Devolved Administrations to reduce the negative impacts 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @alexanderfitz.bsky.social
Here is a guide for Devolved Administrations to reduce the negative impacts 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @alexanderfitz.bsky.social
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Does the UK stand to benefit from the US 50% tariffs on India? Mattia Di Ubaldo states: “Where the U.K. and India compete in the same sectors in the US, high US tariffs on India could hand British exporters a relative advantage...
August 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Does the UK stand to benefit from the US 50% tariffs on India? Mattia Di Ubaldo states: “Where the U.K. and India compete in the same sectors in the US, high US tariffs on India could hand British exporters a relative advantage...
We are welcoming research papers to be presented at the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference. If you have an academic paper that fits our theme, send us an extended abstract (200-500 words) and/or the full paper to uktpo@sussex.ac.uk by 19 Sept 2025.
More info here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
More info here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
August 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We are welcoming research papers to be presented at the 8th Annual UKTPO Conference. If you have an academic paper that fits our theme, send us an extended abstract (200-500 words) and/or the full paper to uktpo@sussex.ac.uk by 19 Sept 2025.
More info here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
More info here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...
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What does the UK Trade Strategy mean for the younger generation? This blog reflects on its relevance from a young person's perspective including the UK government plans for services, green finance & digital trade sector growth - could this be a huge asset for future jobs? citp.ac.uk/publications...
August 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
What does the UK Trade Strategy mean for the younger generation? This blog reflects on its relevance from a young person's perspective including the UK government plans for services, green finance & digital trade sector growth - could this be a huge asset for future jobs? citp.ac.uk/publications...
Why are the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration harmful? Mattia Di Ubaldo and Nicolò Tamberi explain how tariffs affect the economy and why countries consider raising them.
Read our beginner's guide to tariffs: www.uktpo.org/2025/04/25/a...
#TrumpTariffs #USTariffs #InternationalTrade
Read our beginner's guide to tariffs: www.uktpo.org/2025/04/25/a...
#TrumpTariffs #USTariffs #InternationalTrade
A beginner’s guide to tariffs: Why are they harmful?
Trump is using tariffs as his main international economic policy tool and is providing two conflicting narratives on why he is using them. On the one hand, he suggests that raising tariffs is the key ...
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August 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Why are the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration harmful? Mattia Di Ubaldo and Nicolò Tamberi explain how tariffs affect the economy and why countries consider raising them.
Read our beginner's guide to tariffs: www.uktpo.org/2025/04/25/a...
#TrumpTariffs #USTariffs #InternationalTrade
Read our beginner's guide to tariffs: www.uktpo.org/2025/04/25/a...
#TrumpTariffs #USTariffs #InternationalTrade