🌍 This Week in Trade #19 US-Brazil tariffs, new forced labour import bans, the expanding FIT Partnership, and WTO reform debates - all in one quick update from George Riddell.

📣China suspends helium exports. The US launches a national security process on aircraft imports. The EU advances CBAM and EUDR. Meanwhile, the UK and Switzerland conclude a landmark FTA. George Riddell breaks down this week's biggest trade developments. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/QTNw-0yshOw

This Week in Trade #18: State Intervention, Helium Export Controls, and the UK–Switzerland FTA

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A huge suite of changes across the world of international commerce this week, and George Riddell helps you keep up in a new episode of This Week in Trade: youtu.be/5BuJveo8V2s Subscribe to the podcast 🔗 Podlink: pod.link/1893068806

This Week in Trade #17: Trade Realignment, USMCA Talks, and Carbon Border Rules

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🚨 New This Week in Trade episode. 1 July brought major compliance changes: 🔹 EU & UK steel regime overhauls 🔹 China export control reporting for strategic minerals 🔹 EU and US de minimis suspension 🔹 EU-US tariff relief — but new DST tariff threats 🎧 YouTube: youtu.be/8u7hz-1PPss

This Week in Trade #16: De Minimis, Trade Compliance and Fresh Tariff Threats

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⏰ Reminder! The Call for Proposals for the #CuratedConversations at the #WTOPublicForum2026 closes 30 June, 23:59 (Geneva time). Host an invitation-only roundtable on any trade-related topic and help shape some of the Forum's most engaging discussions. www.genevatradeplatform.org/insights/cal...

📢 Episode 15 of This Week in Trade is now live. This week: 🌍 G7 targets single-supplier dependence 🇪🇺 New EU customs reforms 🇬🇧 UK–India FTA launch confirmed 🏛️ WTO reform debates continue Watch now: 🎥 YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS_O... 🔗 Podlink: pod.link/1893068806

🎙️ Episode #14 of This Week in Trade is out. George Riddell breaks down a looming US–EU tariff deadline, new US restrictions on Chinese tech firms, expanded EU CBAM rules, progress on WTO digital trade negotiations, and a landmark EU–South Korea digital trade deal. Links to listen 👇

🎙️ Episode #13 of This Week in Trade is out now. ⚠️ New US tariffs, stricter EU steel tracing requirements, and ASEAN's landmark digital trade agreement could reshape business strategy across global markets. George Riddell explains what you need to know.

📢 The Curated Conversations Call for Proposals is now open. GTP's is inviting proposals for the Curated Conversations series at the #WTOPublicForum 2026, 48 invitation-only roundtables designed for focused, candid discussion. 📝 Apply by 30 June: bit.ly/4v3Lcmo #TradePolicy #GTW26

Ep. 12: This Week in Trade 🌍 • Quad countries plan up to $20B for critical minerals projects • U.S. launches a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam • WTO reform proposals seek to unblock plurilateral agreements

🌍 Episode 11 of This Week in Trade is out! Oil prices are up 52.8% in just three months, casting a shadow over APEC's economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region. Plus: • UK-GCC FTA concluded • EU-Mexico agreement updated • Progress on EU-Philippines & EFTA-Vietnam talks

🎙️ Last week's 10th episode of This Week in Trade was full of important news for business and policymakers alike: Episode 10 dives into the structural trade shifts businesses should be watching closely: • The Trump–Xi summit and renewed US-China commercial engagement

🎧 Episode 9 of This Week In Trade looks at trade shifts where 7 ministers push back on market distortions, critical minerals move to the center of trade strategy, and the US-China tariff debate reopens through a new Section 301 review. Plus: - EUDR simplifications (and new compliance risks)

🎧 Episode 7 of This Week in Trade is out! A week of sharper, more strategic trade moves: - U.S.–EU critical minerals cooperation - USMCA review + U.S.–Mexico talks - New U.S. tariff rules for industrial goods - Semiconductor export controls proposal - EU’s 20th sanctions package

Confused by the MC14 headlines? 🌍 We just curated the key reactions + analysis to help you sift through the noise. Yes, talks stalled. ⚠️ But via Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions, ministers still pushed forward on trade & climate. 👇Deadlock ≠ the full story 🔗

Trade tensions are heating up—and supply chains are right in the middle. 🎧This Week in Trade: - China rolls out a new security review system - UK considers powers to counter economic pressure - Tariff refund window opens for importers - US questions the relevance of the WTO

📢What’s the first draft outcome for #MC14? Amb- Matthew Wilson explains why the Small Vulnerable Economies Work Programme delivered the first ministerial draft—and why it matters for the smallest WTO members. ▶️ Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l3K... #WTOMC14 #TradePolicy

🌍 The first draft outcome for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference is ready, and it focuses specifically on the needs of small and vulnerable economies. Amb. Matthew Wilson joins @explaintrade.com to unpack the SVE Work Programme at the @wto.org 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l3K...

👨‍🎓Alex Kiwara Irungu had little experience in international trade law when he entered the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. What helped him level the playing field? The free trade law e-casebook. Read Alex’s account and learn how the trade law e-casebook supported his journey (link below).

🎓 Students have been at the heart of Geneva Trade Week since 2020. From event delivery to policy hackathons and live reporting, they play real roles shaping global trade conversations. Join us and get involved👇 btn.genevatradeplatform.org/share/dSHlgi... www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...

🌍 Presence still matters at the WTO, and small developing country missions can face immense challenges engaging with a broad agenda. New analysis explores what it really means to “be small” at the WTO and what can be done to help. www.hinrichfoundation.com/research/wp/...

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The WTO is often the only arena for small nations to get their voices heard on trade issues. But bridging the gap between the theory of participation and its practical reality is not easy.

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🌍 The first edition of the TESS Annual Conference on Trade, Climate, & Sustainable Development (TCSD) will take place next week (23–24/10). Several sessions will be open to the public, see details below. Panel 1 bit.ly/42Pv1wT Panel 2 bit.ly/4hjCdqU Panel 3 bit.ly/3Jdmu0a Panel 4 bit.ly/3LkUqZe

Today, the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force, the first multilateral trade agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. This reflects over 25 years of persistence & collaboration by WTO members, international orgs, civil society & countless experts. bit.ly/46Eyv7G

"The planet cannot afford to take a backseat while we sort our things out." Officially opening the 2025 #GenevaTradeWeek, @genevatrade-gtp.bsky.social Exec. Director Dmitry Grozoubinski highlights this year's programme will ensure rich discussions on environment and sustainability.

How can trade build resilient, sustainable, inclusive food systems? 🌍 72h • 25 countries • 58 teams → 3 finalists 📅 16 Sept, 14:00 CEST | WTO + YouTube 🎤 WTO DG keynote | 🏆 Final pitches 🔗 Sign up for in-person attendance by tomorrow: bit.ly/3V2DZ5L #WTOPublicForum #GTW25 @wto.org

📅 Mark your calendar: Geneva Trade Week 2025 starts in less than two weeks! Join us 15–18 Sept for policy dialogues, insightful speakers, and more. Explore the full #GTW25 agenda: genevatradeweek.ch/agenda-2025 Partnering with #WTOPublicForum @gvagrad.bsky.social @tessforum.bsky.social & others!

📢 We’re excited to join this year’s #GenevaTradeWeek and the #WTOPublicForum! We’ll be diving into key #Trade and #Sustainability issues and connecting with leaders across business, government, and civil society. 👀 Learn more and see where to find us: www.iisd.org/inside-wto-p...

🌾 Missed our policy conference on July 16? Catch the full recording of this timely session on trade, food security, and global supply chains. WTO experts, ambassadors, and the groundwork for what’s next. Watch here: youtu.be/7fP4dyq3F3w #WTOPF25Hackathon #IHEID

International Trade and the Global Food Chain Virtual Policy Conference

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🚨 Don’t miss it! We’re kicking off key conversations on trade, food security & global supply chains at our Virtual Policy Conference this Wednesday. 🌾 Fresh ideas, real challenges, global experts. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3GtYLaF

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📢 Ahead of the #FoodTradeHackathon: Join us 16 July for a virtual policy conference on Trade & Global Food Supply Chains with insights from @wto.org officials and Ambassadors. ⏰ 2–3:30pm CET | 📍 Zoom 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GtYLaF #WTOPF25Hackathon #IHEID

📢 Ahead of the #FoodTradeHackathon: Join us 16 July for a virtual policy conference on Trade & Global Food Supply Chains with insights from @wto.org officials and Ambassadors. ⏰ 2–3:30pm CET | 📍 Zoom 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GtYLaF #WTOPF25Hackathon #IHEID