On this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Keith Rockwell, Senior Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation and David Skillling, Founder and Director, Landfall Strategy, about the "New Washington Convergence", in-depth review of US Trade Policy following the Inflation Reduction Act. In this episode; Discussion on the current state of US Trade Policy and how we got here. Discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act and the mixed bag of policies it offers Discussion on how tenable is 'friendshoring' as a policy dictum. Discussion on the response of the WTO to the new trends in international trade and adaptation of the rules to the new. And so on. Check out our website! Also, we would like to hear from you, our listeners!! Send us an email, [email protected] and share with us your comments, thoughts or even perspectives on our episodes. Please, rate, review, share and subscribe to our podcast.

On this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Sophie Hale (Resolution Foundation), Sophie Clark (UK Trade Policy Observatory) and Chris Horseman (Borderlex) about the current state of UK Trade Policy. In this episode; Discussion on the UK's trade performance since leaving the EU. Discussion on UKTPO's recent research focused on the challenges for UK businesses in the current trade context. Discussion on the factors that adversely affect UK businesses competitiveness. Discussion on the UK's services trade and the comparative advantage which could benefit growth. Discussion on the challenges posed by the current state of international trade relations. Discussion on trade policy priorities for the UK.  You can find the research referenced in this episode here: Resolution Foundation's report on the UK trade performance since leaving the EU Resolution Foundation's Economy 2030 interim report on how to navigate a route to a fairer and more prosperous Britain. UKTPO's The Challenges Facing UK Firms: Trade and Supply Chains Report Check out our website! Also, we would like to hear from you, our listeners!! Send us an email, [email protected] and share with us your comments, thoughts or even perspectives on our episodes. Please, rate, review, share and subscribe to our podcast.

On this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Colette van der Ven and Mahesh Sugathan about the Circular Economy and the role of trade policy. In this episode; Discussion on the potential of 'reverse value-chains' and policy barriers to be tackled. Discussion on international cooperation, rule-making and standardisation. Discussion on current WTO rules suited to the development of the circular economy globally. Discussion on FTAs as a useful tool for international cooperation in circular economy. Discussion on dumping of waste and developing economies within the circular economy. Discussion of barriers to the inputs supporting a circular economy.  Check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/ Also, we would like to hear from you, our listeners!! Send us an email, [email protected] and share with us your comments, thoughts or even perspectives on our episodes. Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

Welcome to Season 2 of Trade Knowledge Matters Podcast!!  Our first episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Simon Lester and Dmitry Grozoubinski about US Trade Policy and its global impact. In this episode; Discussion on the Biden Administration approach to Trade policy, does it follow on from Trump's policy more politely? and how is it perceived globally? Discussion on The US and China Phase 1 Deal. Discussion on ASEAN countries filling the gap left by China and how they can negotiate entrance into the markets. Discussion on WTO reform. Discussion on Tripolar Trade Blocs, EU vs US vs China Discussion on a US-UK Trade Deal and delivery of the promises from the previous administration. P.s: This episode was recorded before the conclusion of the US Mid-Term Elections. Check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/ Also, we would like to hear from you, our listeners!! Send us an email, [email protected] and share with us your comments, thoughts or even perspectives on our episodes. Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

Our fifth episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Dr. Deborah Elms and Dr. Anirudh Shingal about trade policy within Asia. In this episode; Discussion on the challenges with trade policies in Asia.   Discussion on Asia's approach to integration, RCEP and CPTPP.   Discussion on China's interest in the CPTPP.   Discussion on the role of India within Asia, its trade policy and potential agreement with the UK. Discussion on IPEF. Discussion on the UK's interest in joining the CPTPP. Check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/ Also, we would like to hear from you, our listeners!! Send us an email, [email protected] and share with us your comments, thoughts or even perspectives on our episodes. Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.

Our fourth episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Dr. Emily Lydgate and Matthew Bell about trade policy and climate change. In this episode; Discussion on the challenges of implementing and actualising climate policy goals.  Discussion on environmental subsidies and competing strategies.  Discussion on the climate policy that reflects on both production and consumption.  Discussion on the carbon prices and further including climate policy into trade policy.   Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast. Also, check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/

Our third episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Dr. Patrick Low and Ricardo Ramirez Hernandez about the WTO and the "New Multilateralism'. This is a special episode ahead of the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference occurring on June 12th, 2022. In this episode; Discussion on the current state of affairs of the WTO. Discussion on the need for the substantial change of the WTO rules. Discussion on the issue of lack of compliance on the rules over the last few years. Discussion on the flaws and failures of the WTO and the lack of leadership.  Discussion on the need for the WTO to shift focus on trade rules and consolidation. Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast. Also, check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/

Our second episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Prof. Alan Winters about the UK's Trade Policy from a global perspective.  In this episode; Discussion of the UK's FTA with global trade partners and interest in the CPTPP. Discussion of the frictions with rules and the need for ease/clarity in trade policy. Discussion of the UK-EU relations and the need to mend fences. Discussion on the UK's trade diplomacy, ethics and the WTO. Discussion on the importance of inclusive trade policy and the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP). Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast. Also, check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/

Our first episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with David Skilling about the challenges that Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the global response to it has affected international trade.  In this episode;  Discussion of the point of rupture within the governance of global trade and economics. Discussion on US-China Relations and selective decoupling. Discussion on Corporate Capture and the impact of corporations within global trade  Discussion on UK trade policy post-Brexit, addresses issues of geographic proximity, etc. Also, check out our website;  https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/

This is an introductory podcast episode of Trade Knowledge Matters. TKM is designed to discuss international trade, international economic relations and the challenges it faces. We will be joined by global experts in international trade who will share international trade policy insights and analysis with a special focus on the UK's trade policy.  In this episode; Introduction from the host, Amar Breckenridge, Senior Associate at Frontier Economics.  Insights from Gus O'Donnell, Chairman of Frontier Economics and member of the House of Lords.  Insights from Tom Pengelly, Founder of Sanaa Consulting.   Our first episode launched May 19th, 2022. Subscribe, rate and review.