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Andy Burnham has reopened British debate on rejoining the European Union. @emilylydgate.bsky.social talks to TV4 Sweden about why people might want to reverse Brexit: www.tv4play.se/video/7409a8... [Starts at 11.10mins] #Brexit #EU

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TV4 Nyheterna - Onsdag 30 september 22:00

TV4 Nyheterna med senaste nytt, analyser, debatter och fördjupning.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new econometric method examines how country-level changes affect bilateral flows. Applied to democratisation, it reveals an increase in a country's exports by approximately 18% to 34%, depending on the democracy measure used citp.ac.uk/publications... Markus Eberhardt @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Would you like to find out more about how geography, regulation and existing supply chains influence trade relationships? Join our Online Diploma in International Trade Policy 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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Online Diploma in International Trade Policy | CITP

Study our flexible online CPD Diploma in International Trade Policy. Four modules covering trade economics, law and policy — study at your own pace

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Canada and the EU keep talking about deepening trade ties. But geography and existing supply chains have other plans. In 2025, 67% of Canada's goods and services exports went to just one country: the US.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Can Manchester’s success be replicated in “every postcode” across the UK? Here’s our analysis of economic activity and relative growth 2020–23 vs 2016–19 over time for the UK’s regions. Read the blog 👇 #Liverpool #LabourParty #LabourConference2026

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

These are the conversations we explore in our Online Diploma in International Trade Policy. Build the knowledge and expertise to navigate the changing world of international trade. Find out more about the course here: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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Online Diploma in International Trade Policy | CITP

Study our flexible online CPD Diploma in International Trade Policy. Four modules covering trade economics, law and policy — study at your own pace

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Delighted to share that Dr. Minako Morita-Jaeger will join leading voices at the Istanbul Trade Congress, 23–24 September 2026, to discuss the changing dynamics of global trade, new opportunities and strategies shaping its future: istanbulticaretkongresi.org/en/speakers/

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Speakers - İstanbul Ticaret Kongresi | 23-24 Eylül 2026

Dr. Cevdet Yılmaz Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanı Yardımcısı Prof. Dr. Nazım Ekren Kongre Başkanı, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Prof. Dr. Necip Şimşek

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Call for papers. Deadline approaching! Our partner centre is welcoming research papers until 28 September 2026. A great opportunity to share your research and contribute to discussions on the future of international trade policy amid geopolitical, technological, environmental and policy shocks.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to Daniela Janikova, our very first PhD student to complete her studies! Daniela successfully passed her viva with flying colours on her CITP-funded PhD research: “Inclusive Embedded Liberalism: Reconceptualising the Role of Subnational Entities in International Trade”. Well done!

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New database provides novel data on exporting firms & their employees. Example findings show that exporting has higher median hourly earnings and higher productivity per job! But there are important differences by sex, age, skill group and industry: citp.ac.uk/publications... @fraserofallander.org

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 09/09/2026

Do you work in government, international organisations, business, think tanks, and NGOs, and could do with a deeper understanding of contemporary trade policy? Check out the Online Diploma in International Trade Policy by @thecitp.bsky.social: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...

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Online Diploma in International Trade Policy | CITP

Study our flexible online CPD Diploma in International Trade Policy. Four modules covering trade economics, law and policy — study at your own pace

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join our live Trade Bites podcast recording at @wto.org on the “Role of services in supply chain resilience and security” with @chrishorseman.bsky.social, Ingo Borchert @sussex.ac.uk, Sabina Ciofu @techuk.bsky.social & @kholo.bsky.social on 17 September: www.wto.org/english/foru... #WTOPublicForum

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Analysis of the Manchester model on overall economic activity is positive. Both Greater Manchester and the North West performed well from 2020-23, but replicating Manchester's success in "every postcode" may be unrealistic: citp.ac.uk/publications... @andyburnham.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Service sector exports increased by 8% in 2023 (relative to 2018), and nearly 41% of all international exports originate from service sector businesses.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An interesting paper on the welfare effects of tariff increases on countries.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This timely report examines the significant role of services trade in Scotland’s economy, the challenges faced, and how trade policy can be used strategically to promote growth and international competitiveness.

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 22/07/2026

The UK government has proposed a second round of tariff suspensions on selected products, but will it actually ease the burden on consumers? Adriana Brenis Castro and Sahana Suraj breakdown these suspensions: www.uktpo.org/2026/07/08/c... #UKTPO #InternationalTrade @thecitp.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Gender norms in the UK influence how families adjust to economic shocks, with important consequences for the wider economy 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... Isabel Di Tella @mit.edu, Martina Uccioli @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

International trade drives economic growth and living standards, but its impacts aren’t equally felt. While some firms and individuals benefit, others face challenges. Understanding these differences is key to shaping better policy.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Our latest research dives into how political incentives shape trade policy within colonial empires and how changes in political representation and international competition can influence trade policy today 👇 citp.ac.uk/publications... @giovannifacchini.bsky.social, Peri Silva @kstate.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our latest blog examines how recent EU legislation on gene-editing regulation risks creating regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @jiyeonggo.bsky.social, @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The global trade environment is changing due to rising geopolitical tensions, global disruptions and technological advancements. Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy this September to engage with today’s most pressing trade challenges 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy this September to explore the economic drivers and legal frameworks underpinning the dynamics of international trade policy. Apply now 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The UK's rapid expansion of data centres presents major opportunities for digital growth but also significant challenges. A coordinated national strategy is needed to ensure this expansion benefits the UK rather than foreign technology firms 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @mariasavona.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

New research finds that COVID-19 led to more stringent and skill upgrading job advertisements within the services sector in China, while manufacturing exhibited minimal technological change 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... Yuan Tian @ifcorg.bsky.social, Junjie Xia @pku1898.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Who are the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of trade and what is the link between trade and inequality? Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy to explore these questions and more. Start this September with module 3 on “Inclusive Trade”. Apply now 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New research finds that firms exporting to a new market are more likely to source from that same market the following year, highlighting the role of learning in shaping trade patterns 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... Facundo Albornoz @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Over the past decade, updated evidence suggests that Brexit has led to substantial economic damage to UK trade. Goods exports to the EU are 16% lower today than they would otherwise have been, while goods imports are 14% down.

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Pinar Gunes @pigunes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📣 My second piece in @uktpo.org’s new Beginner’s Guide series. Read it to find out how #tariffs and other trade barriers are much more than the political debates we see in the daily headlines, and how they affect consumers directly 👇 www.uktpo.org/2026/06/10/b...

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Behind the Tariff Wall: Understanding Trade Barriers

This blog is part of our ‘Beginner’s Guide’ series; insightful, accessible explainers of all things trade. The author of this instalment is Pinar Gunes, an Assistant Professor in Trade and CITP resear...

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A great opportunity to analyse and exchange ideas about how trade impacts all of us in myriad ways. While some firms and individuals benefit, others face challenges. Understanding these differences is key to shaping better policy.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join our online Diploma in International Trade Policy, designed to equip you with the skills to navigate trade policy. Start our course with module 1 “Trade Policy in a Challenging World” to gain the knowledge to analyse & respond to emerging challenges in international trade 👉 tinyurl.com/4s7pmc7a

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our latest research uncovers the role of devolved administrations in post-Brexit independent UK trade policy and its possible impacts in devolved territories. Read the paper 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... Lisa Claire Whitten @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @billymeloaraujo.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Major economies increasingly trade in measures that fall outside traditional @wto.org rules. Areas such as AI & digital governance diverge significantly. Research into this phenomenon provides policy recommendations for maintaining an effective global trade system 👉 shorturl.at/7zgMb @trfetzer.com

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

How does trade interlink with key issues such as gender, labour standards, environmental objectives, and human rights? Explore this in our online course this September with Module 3 on “Inclusive Trade”. Apply now 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

10 years on from Brexit, how has UK trade policy evolved & what’s next? This report provides a comprehensive review of the UK’s trade policy, the extent to which it addresses today’s challenges & identifies where changes may be needed citp.ac.uk/uktpr/uk-tra... @uktpo.org, @abpi.bsky.social #Brexit

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A decade on from Brexit, what has changed for UK trade & UK attitudes to trade? What are the results of the UK’s autonomous trade policy? 🎧 👉 shorturl.fm/3MGMm @emilylydgate.bsky.social, Ignacio B @bruegel.org, @anandmenon.bsky.social, Allie R @secnewgateuk.bsky.social, @chrishorseman.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

What can Brexit teach us about the future of EU–UK cooperation? New research on Japanese MNEs operating in Europe finds Brexit increased trade frictions & reduced investment. Policy recommendations for the upcoming EU-UK reset summit 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @sussex.ac.uk, @ntamberi.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

New research shows that higher tariffs reduce exports in the affected market and affected firms are less likely to export to other foreign markets. The impact goes beyond the affected market 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @emanuelornelas.bsky.social, @uniofnottingham.bsky.social #tariffs #trump

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Kate Foster @fsb-uk.bsky.social explores the current customs treatment of secondhand clothing sold via online platforms and presents a range of proposals to facilitate this trade between the UK and the EU. Find out more on this blog 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications...

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Do you work in international trade or want to do so in the future? Then now is the time to strengthen your understanding of the global trade landscape with our online course. Start with Module 1: “Trade Policy in a Challenging World” this September. Apply now: tinyurl.com/4s7pmc7a @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

New research finds that the UK-EU trade agreement led to a substantial decrease in imports of intermediate goods inputs from the EU by UK firms. But the effect was less severe for firms that were importing services from the EU in unison 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @uniofsurrey.bsky.social, @lmu.de

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

External trade policy is the primary responsibility of the central UK government. However, many policy areas directly affected by trade are controlled by the devolved administrations. So how does all this fit together? How does devolution work for trade? 👉 on.soundcloud.com/p4bRIa2awLpg...

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Regional representation in trade policy

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 t

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The world of global trade is changing. Whether you’re working in the area of international trade policy, seeking to influence it, or working in business, understanding how trade policy is designed and applied is crucial for success.

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Pleased and relieved to present my new paper on the "WhatsApp world order", on how an inter-connected world was created by technology and politics failed to keep up. There is a lot in here and I'll post some key findings to follow. ecipe.org/publications...

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The WhatsApp World Order: Learning to Live with the New Global Political Economy

An inter-connectivity and technology revolution transformed the world over the last 30 years - with AI being the latest instalment. Multiple, interlocking, instant networks now cover the world like an

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Tariffs may have sharply increased in 2025, but non-tariff measures now drive most trade costs.

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Our latest research identifies customs intermediation as an important organisational margin and shapes how trade is conducted within borders 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @wanyuchung.bsky.social, @unibirmingham.bsky.social

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Do you work in international trade or want to do so in the future? Join our webinar tomorrow at 11am BST to find out more about our online course, meet the course tutors, hear from a current student and get a preview of the learning platform: universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @sussex.ac.uk

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

What does it take for an emerging economy to transition from LDC status into a high-standard trade environment?

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