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The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP) is a leading research centre specialising in UK and international trade policy. We conduct independent, interdisciplinary research on the economic, legal, political and social impacts of trade policy, and work with policymakers, businesses and other stakeholders to improve understanding and decision-making
Study International Trade Policy
Our Online Diploma in International Trade Policy is designed to help you understand how government policy, geopolitics, business, and technology impact international trade and learn how to apply conceptual and analytical tools to analyse trade policy.
UK Trade Policy Research
The CITP provides independent research and analysis on UK trade policy, examining how trade can contribute to economic growth and prosperity while addressing challenges including economic security, sustainability, digitalisation, employment and regional inequalities.
Latest news and events
What Great Britain can learn from Northern Ireland
Recommendations ahead of the UK-EU summit.
A refreshed UK strategy
How the UK can navigate the changing global economic order.
How to win a trade war
Insights on how countries can adapt in an era of trade conflict
Prices, markups, and exchange rates
Exchange rate fluctuations affect domestic prices and, in turn, inflation.
The World Trade Organization in practice
Can the WTO withstand growing protectionism and geopolitical rivalry?
Call for evidence
Exploring export opportunities for Scottish environmental goods and services.
Trade policy animations
Our animated videos help to explain trade policy concepts and their effects.
Latest animation - Improving UK Trade Policy
Trump’s Trade Announcements: A Closer Look
International Trade and UK Economic Growth
The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy is the first Centre dedicated to trade policy to be funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. The Centre is built on the precept that trade policy should be inclusive in both policy formulation and outcome.
Our aim is to build permanent capacity by developing a community of scholars and practitioners with the knowledge, skills and mutual understanding to develop robust trade policy in a changing world.