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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 7d

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

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 11d

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.

UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 11d

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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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 11d

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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Mona Paulsen @monapaulsen.bsky.social · 20d

No small feat sitting between the Brazilians and Americans on a discussion about MFN and tariffs.

UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 20d

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

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 14d

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

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 15d

"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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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 20d

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

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 20d

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

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 20d

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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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 21d

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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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 22d

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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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 26d

🚨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

7th UKTPO Conference - February 2025

YouTube video by UKTPO

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · Sep 8

Three more weeks to go! Apply now 👉 citp.ac.uk/innovation-f...

Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 29th September 2025

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 28d

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

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Aug 22

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 [email protected] by 19 Sept 2025.
More info here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · Aug 18

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...

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Aug 19

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

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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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Aug 13

Our latest blog explores the EU–US trade deal, how it could shift the EU’s key trade relationships in energy and influence its progress toward achieving climate goals: www.uktpo.org/2025/08/12/t...

#tariffs #InternationalTrade #UStariffs #UStradedeal

UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Aug 12

"These tariffs are a misguided effort to revive an illusion of hemispheric control, at odds with international law and economic cooperation." - @anasperes.bsky.social takes a closer look at Trump's recent executive order that raised tariffs on Brazilian goods by 40%: www.uktpo.org/2025/08/01/t...

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Aug 5

We are now 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 [email protected] by 19 Sept 2025.
More info here: www.uktpo.org/the-uktpo-co...

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Aug 5

In this new UKTPO blog, @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social calls for a coordinated response to US tariffs, "one that goes beyond tariffs and takes a hard look at the processes and structures of international regimes": www.uktpo.org/2025/08/01/t...

#InternationalTrade #Trump #USTariffs

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Sunayana Sasmal @sunayanasasmal.bsky.social · Aug 4

Looking beyond #tariffs in Trump's #trade deals in this @uktpo.org blog (from yours truly): www.uktpo.org/2025/08/01/t...

It is imperative that we assess the deals for both tariff and non-tariff elements, with the latter having the ability to create longer-term impacts. Happy to discuss.

The Long Game beyond tariffs

The global economy faces a roller-coaster ride every time Mr. Trump is in the White House. Last time, a focus on controlling China’s growing economic power meant that the rest of the world narrowly es...

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Jul 25

Now that the final text of the India-UK deal is out, Achyuth Anil believes the benefit is multifold in goods and services, for both countries - via LBC News (24.33 mins): www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...

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