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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Jul 23

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

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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Jul 8

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

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Chris Horseman @chrishorseman.bsky.social · May 12

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

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · May 9

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

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · May 9

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

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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Apr 24

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?

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Steve Metcalfe @stevemetcalfe.bsky.social · Apr 4

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?

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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Jigyasa @jigyasa.bsky.social · Apr 4

@amritasaha.bsky.social on how Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' will cause a major upheaval in global trade and damage development 👇

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

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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

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Lyla Mehta @lylamehta.bsky.social · Mar 13

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!

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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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Mar 4

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

Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Mar 3

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

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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Mar 3

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

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Mar 4

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

Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Mar 3

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

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Agulhas Applied Knowledge @agulhas.co.uk · Mar 4

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 ⚖️

Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Mar 3

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

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Alan Beattie @alanbeattie.bsky.social · Feb 28

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

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Feb 20

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

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Feb 24

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

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Lucian Cernat @lcernat.bsky.social · Feb 13

#tradeXpresso: on tariffs - a chart worth as much as the most beautiful word in the dictionary!

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Feb 22

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

Chris Heitzig @heitzig.bsky.social · Feb 21

We observe highly distributional effects in India’s labour market, which we think is a form of ‘occupational restructuring’, whereby firms updated their employment needs, prioritizing some occupations over others.

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

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Labour Market Effects of India’s Termination from the United States’ GSP - Institute of Development Studies

This paper investigates the sudden 2019 termination by the United States Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) of trade with India as a quasi-natural experiment. Given the re-election of Donald Trum...

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Chris Heitzig @heitzig.bsky.social · Feb 21

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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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Feb 21

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

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Feb 19

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

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

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Alan Beattie @alanbeattie.bsky.social · Feb 20

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

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Amrita Saha @amritasaha.bsky.social · Feb 20

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

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