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  • Briefing Paper 18 June 2026

    Towards the EU–UK Reset: What can we learn from the impact of Brexit on Japanese Multinational Enterprises in Europe?

    By Minako Morita Jaeger and Nicolò Tamberi et al.

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    This Briefing Paper offers new insights into how multinational enterprises adapt to economic disintegration.

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  • Podcast 17 June 2026

    Brexit – 10 years on

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    Series 8, Episode 10 - In this episode, we're reflecting on the Brexit referendum that happened 10 years ago this month and changed the UK's trade policy trajectory overnight. Our speakers examine how Brexit affected UK trade and UK attitudes to trade, as well as the approach to and the outcomes of autonomous UK trade policy. The discussion also considers the future and where Britain may go next as it navigates a chaotic international policy landscape, and how that positions the UK for the trade policies of the future. Joining our host Chris Horseman (Borderlex) are Emily Lydgate (CITP), Ignacio García Bercero (Bruegel), Anand Menon (UK in a Changing Europe) and Allie Renison (SEC Newgate).

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  • Working Paper 15 June 2026

    Firm export responses to tariff hikes

    By Facundo Albornoz, Irene Brambilla and Emanuel Ornelas et al.

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    This paper studies how exporting firms react when the tariffs they face in a major foreign market suddenly increase.

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  • Blog post 10 June 2026

    Handbags and gladrags: To what extent does the customs treatment of cross-border secondhand C2C clothing sales support the circular economy in Europe?

    By Kate Foster.

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    This blog explores the current customs treatment of secondhand clothing sold via online platforms and cross-border sales.

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  • Working Paper 4 June 2026

    Mind the break-up: When policy disrupts firms’ supply chains

    By Holger Breinlich, Elsa Leromain and Martina Magli et al.

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    This paper examines how supply-chain disruptions triggered by the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in 2021 affected UK firms and workers.

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  • Podcast 3 June 2026

    Regional representation in trade policy

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    Series 8, Episode 9 - In this podcast, we examine the regional dimensions of UK trade policy. Trade affects everyone in every part of the United Kingdom, and the primary responsibility for external trade policy lies with the central UK government in London. However, a lot of the policy areas that are directly affected by trade, most notably agriculture, are controlled by the devolved administrations in Belfast, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. So how does this all fit together? How much say do Northern Ireland and our newly elected devolved governments in Wales and Scotland have over UK trade policy? How does devolution work for trade? To address these questions, are David Barnes (Scottish Government), Alexander Fitzpatrick (QUB / CITP / Wales Governance Centre), Lindsey Garner-Knapp (CITP / University of Sussex), Andrea Begley (Department for the Economy NI) and our host Chris Horseman (Borderlex).

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  • Working Paper 26 May 2026

    Customs agents in international trade

    By Wanyu Chung, Robert Elliott and Yangjun Han et al.

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    This paper provides evidence on trader-agent relationships revealing that agent use reflects distinct strategic motives.

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  • Report 21 May 2026

    Regulatory gap analysis of selected trade agreement chapters to support Cambodia's Least Developed Country and trade transition

    By Minako Morita Jaeger, Achyuth Anil and Jiyeong Go et al.

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    This report assesses Cambodia's regulatory gaps in trade, using an analysis of gaps between Cambodia’s domestic legal framework and the e-commerce and environment chapters from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP has been used as a helpful example with which to make a wider assessment of Cambodia, noting Cambodia's application to the CPTPP in December 2025. In preparation for its 2029 Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation and the higher obligations it will assume under advanced trade agreements, Cambodia is strengthening its trade regime by diversifying its international economic partnerships, digitising and automating customs systems, and reforming public service delivery, specifically for traders and investors. This demonstrates the Cambodian Government’s commitment to aligning with other high standards agreements and regulations, an ambition which is further illustrated by its application to the CPTPP, a high standard trading bloc. The study identifies key legal misalignments, highlights compliance risks, and aims to inform reform priorities to support Cambodia’s trade and development transition using the CPTPP as a benchmark.

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  • Podcast 20 May 2026

    WTO Ministerial Conference and developing countries in Africa

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    Series 8, Episode 8 - What did MC14 deliver for developing countries in Africa? In this episode, His Excellency Geraldo Saranga, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the WTO and His Excellency Ambassador Professor Muhammadou Kah, Ambassador of The Republic of the Gambia to the WTO, share their views on the outcomes of the 2026 WTO Ministerial Conference. To what extent was the MC14 agenda really aligned with African governments' priorities? And what needs to happen to achieve an international trading system which works in the interests of developing countries in Africa? Hosted by Chris Horseman (Borderlex).

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  • Working Paper 14 May 2026

    Sea of Investment: ‘Titanic’ of International Investment Law meets ‘Iceberg’ of the UNCLOS

    By Achyuth Anil et al.

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    This paper examines the interface of international investment law and the UNCLOS regime with deep seabed mining projects.

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