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

Join our Online Diploma in International Trade Policy this September to understand how trade affects economies, business and individuals. Apply now - discount available: citp.ac.uk/online-diplo... @sussex.ac.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services has also taken a hit with exports to the EU being 7% lower and imports 19% down. The worst affected sectors were travel (down 39%), transport (down 21%) & financial services (down 24%). What do you think has driven these changes & what could reverse the trend? #TradeFactOfTheMonth #Brexit

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

If you’re interested in learning more, we offer an online course on International Trade Policy, designed to equip you with the tools to navigate this changing landscape. Find out more here 👉 citp.ac.uk/online-diplo...

For 88% of countries, “invisible” trade barriers like regulations and administrative procedures cost exporters more than tariffs. @unctad.bsky.social estimates that aligning rules across countries can cut trade costs by 15-30%! #TradeFactOfTheMonth

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

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

New research finds that compliance gaps reflect both Cambodia’s regulatory constraints & the CPTPP’s mixed structure of binding and more flexible commitments Read the full report 👉 www.uktpo.org/wp-content/u... @achyuthanil.bsky.social, @jiyeonggo.bsky.social, @uktpo.org

Are you interested in international trade? Join our webinar on 27 May to find out more about our online course in International Trade Policy and hear from a current student. Sign up to attend now 👉 universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @sussex.ac.uk

The law of the sea and international investment law are pulling in opposite directions with serious consequences for environmental protection & small developing nations.Urgent reform is crucial to protect our ocean floor & marine life citp.ac.uk/publications... @achyuthanil.bsky.social,@sussex.ac.uk