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  • Podcast 30 April 2026

    UK Trade Policy Review Explained: Post-Brexit Strategy, Growth, and Economic Security

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    This podcast episode, on Trade Knowledge Matters, examines a new independent review of UK trade policy conducted by the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy, UK Trade Policy Observatory and Frontier Economics. Moving beyond description, the discussion focuses on how and why UK trade policy is evolving in a post-Brexit environment shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, economic security concerns, and competing domestic priorities. Moderated by Javier Gutierrez (World Trade Organization), the conversation brings together Michael Gasiorek (CITP / UKTPO) and Amar Breckenridge (Frontier Economics), to unpack the methodology, findings, and implications of the review.

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  • Podcast 30 April 2026

    The impact of US tariffs on the world

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    Series 8, Episode 7 - The US Government has put tariffs front and centre of its economic policy since Trump's second administration began at the start of last year. After implementing tariffs in April 2025, the US has subsequently raised and lowered tariffs and negotiated exemptions and add-ons for different countries and different sectors. In February this year, the implementation of the ‘Liberation Day’ reciprocal tariffs was ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court, and a flat rate tariff of 10% was applied under different legal act. In this podcast, we discuss the net result of these past 12 turbulent months, looking at how trade has responded to the tariffs and the potential longer-term effects of tariffs to the world trading system. To address these questions, are Jun Du (Aston Business School / Centre for Business Prosperity), Emanuel Adam (BritishAmerican Business), Tim Figures (Boston Consulting Group) and our host Chris Horseman (Borderlex).

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  • Video 21 April 2026

    Improving UK trade policy

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    How can UK trade policy be improved to address stagnant productivity rates and boost growth while balancing security and other concerns such as jobs, the environment and security? This video provides some answers, focusing on the key recommendations stemming from the UK Trade Policy: An Independent Review which provides a comprehensive review of the UK’s trade policy and the extent to which it addresses today’s challenges. Recommendations include stronger parliamentary oversight, institutions and consultation, increased coherence across government and policy, greater clarity on international positions and enhanced support for business. The Review was conducted by the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy in conjunction with Frontier Economics and the UK Trade Policy Observatory.

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  • Blog post 17 April 2026

    UK trade policy needs a coherent approach to address inclusivity

    By Sahana Suraj.

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    In this blog, we examine how trade policy impacts two dimensions of inclusivity: employment and gender in the UK.

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  • Blog post 17 April 2026

    Bits by bytes: digitalisation and the reshaping of trade policy

    By Amar Breckenridge.

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    This blog addresses a defining feature of contemporary UK trade: the centrality of data, digital services, and regulation.

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  • Podcast 15 April 2026

    Do trade deficits matter?

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    Series 8, Episode 6 - President Trump’s keen concern for the US’s substantial trade deficit with the rest of the world played a key role in driving the US tariffs imposed last year, which have disrupted trade and upended the international rules-based trade system. In this episode we ask why is Trump so concerned by a trade deficit, how worried should a country be if it is importing more than it exports, what are the economics that underpin the international trade balance sheet, and how much does it matter? To discuss these questions, are Alasdair Smith (CITP / UKTPO / University of Sussex), Soumaya Keynes (Financial Times), Neil Shearing (Capital Economics) and our host Chris Horseman (Borderlex).

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  • Video 8 April 2026

    How can we navigate trade uncertainty?

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    At the 2026 UK Trade Policy Forum we asked several experts for their thoughts on navigating trade uncertainty. In the current state of flux, how should the UK, and the rest of the world, continue to operate? What trade partnerships should be prioritised? How can policy makers make good decisions?

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  • Podcast 1 April 2026

    World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (MC14)

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    Series 8, Episode 5 - In today's episode, we examine the result of the World Trade Organization's recent ministerial conference in Cameroon, MC14. It ended with no agreement on WTO reform, and no agreement either to continue a long-standing moratorium on imposing import duties on electronic transmissions. Where does MC14 leave the WTO as an organization? Joining this discussion with our host Chris Horseman (Borderlex) are Ana Peres (UKTPO / University of Sussex), Dmitry Grozoubinksi (ExplainTrade) and Marco Molina (Molina & Associates).

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  • Briefing Paper 1 April 2026

    Dollar decentring, de-dollarisation, and the UK’s trade and investment policy

    By Jun Du, Francisco J. Quintana, Sambit Bhattacharyya and Alejandro Fiorito et al.

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    This paper looks at the changing role of the dollar in international trade and commerce and the implications for the UK.

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  • Discussion Note 27 March 2026

    The role of Wales in post-Brexit trade and trade’s impact on Wales

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    This note discusses the the challenges and opportunities for Welsh trade in a Post-Brexit and global context

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