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Being local, being global: Regional Trade Policy Forum – Wales

Way forward for trade policy in Wales.

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International financial openness and manufacturing productivity: A services trade perspective

What is the relationship between productivity in manufacturing industries and services trade?

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The UK needs a coherent strategy of industrial and trade policy

Recommendations for the UK Government on its industrial strategy, Invest 2035

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Academic Conference 2025

Call for papers is now open, deadline 21st February

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Writing a coherent trade strategy is not easy

Key challenges that the government must address in developing a coherent trade strategy

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Submission on the UK Trade Strategy

We highlight six key policy areas that should be addressed by the Government's Trade Strategy

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Trade Policy Animations

Our animated videos help to explain trade policy and its effects

Latest Animation: International Trade and UK Economic Growth

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