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Welcome to This Week in Trade! Your weekly 5-minute briefing on the latest developments shaping global trade. Each episode distills key updates across trade policy, WTO negotiations, geopolitics, and supply chains from major economies to emerging trends that matter. Produced by the Geneva Trade Platform with Goyder Ltd, the podcast brings together expert insights and timely analysis featuring perspectives from across the global trade community. For deeper dives, explore George Riddell’s written trade developments on LinkedIn.

  1. vor 1 Tag

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

    ⚠️ Governments are intervening more directly in global trade. From export controls and national security investigations to new trade agreements and tougher EU regulations, businesses face a rapidly changing policy landscape. Welcome to This Week in Trade #18, your quick, curated briefing on the latest developments in global trade, supply chains, customs, and international economic policy. This week, George Riddell examines the US national security determination on commercial aircraft imports, China's temporary helium export controls, major updates to the EU's CBAM and EUDR frameworks, the landmark UK–Switzerland Free Trade Agreement, and growing calls for WTO reform amid the rise of industrial policy and state intervention. 📌 This week's key stories: US Section 232 national security determination on aircraft importsChina's temporary helium export controlsEU Parliament advances tougher CBAM reformsEuropean Commission updates EUDR scope and implementationUK and Switzerland conclude an enhanced Free Trade AgreementWTO reform debates intensify as industrial policies continue to expand💡 Key takeaway: Trade policy is increasingly being driven by national security, industrial strategy, and regulatory intervention. Businesses must prepare for a world where export controls, compliance requirements, and state-led economic policies are becoming central features of international trade. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Trade Shock Headlines00:32 US Aircraft Security Probe01:20 China Helium Export Ban01:54 EU CBAM Expansion02:47 EUDR Scope Updates03:54 UK–Switzerland FTA Breakthrough05:36 WTO Reform & State Subsidies06:34 Wrap Up and Feedback 🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast: https://pod.link/1893068806 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🔗 Follow George Riddell on LinkedIn: /griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform: https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn: /geneva-trade-platform 📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, customs, trade policy, and international economic affairs.

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

  2. 8. Juli

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

    📦 Trade rules are shifting again. The US is reopening the future of the USMCA, the EU-US Turnberry Agreement has entered into force, and WTO reform discussions are back on the agenda. Welcome to This Week in Trade #17, your quick, curated briefing on the latest developments in global trade, supply chains, customs, and international economic policy. This week, George Riddell unpacks the US decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form, a new Section 232 investigation into coal imports, the implementation of the EU-US Turnberry Agreement, renewed EU-China and UK-China trade talks, new free trade agreement developments, and the restart of WTO reform negotiations. 📌 This week's key stories: US declines to renew the USMCA in its current formSection 232 investigation into coal importsEU-US Turnberry Agreement enters into forceEU-China and UK-China trade talks resumeNew developments on FTAs with Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and CPTPPWTO reform workstreams restartLatest anti-dumping and trade remedy actions💡 Key takeaway: Trade policy is increasingly being reshaped through parallel negotiations, regulatory reforms, and strategic security measures. Governments are updating trade agreements while strengthening tools on tariffs, supply chains, and industrial policy. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 USMCA Renewal Shock01:08 US Coal Tariff Probe01:34 EU China Talks Reset02:29 EU US Deal Begins03:57 UK Trade Policy Updates04:31 New FTAs Worldwide05:04 WTO Reform Returns06:09 Trade Remedies Roundup06:43 Wrap Up and Feedback 🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast: https://pod.link/1893068806 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🔗 Follow George Riddell on LinkedIn: /griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform: https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn: /geneva-trade-platform 📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, customs compliance, and international economic policy.

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

  3. 3. Juli

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

    ⚖️ Trade compliance is tightening fast. New customs rules, steel measures, export controls, and tariff threats are reshaping global trade.Welcome to This Week in Trade #16, your quick, curated briefing on the latest developments in global trade, customs compliance, supply chains, and international economic policy.This week, George Riddell breaks down the major regulatory changes taking effect on 1 July, including new EU and UK steel regimes, China's tougher export controls on strategic minerals, and the end of the EU's €150 de minimis customs duty exemption. We also cover the US suspension of the $800 de minimis exemption for non-postal imports, the implementation of the EU-US Turnberry agreement, the extension of the Airbus-Boeing tariff truce, and renewed US tariff threats linked to digital services taxes.📌 This week's key stories:EU and UK introduce new steel trade regimesChina strengthens export controls on strategic mineralsEU abolishes the €150 de minimis customs duty exemptionUS suspends the $800 de minimis exemption for non-postal importsEU approves implementation of the US-EU Turnberry agreementAirbus-Boeing tariff suspension extendedFresh US tariff threats linked to digital services taxesSection 301 investigations remain in focus💡 Key takeaway:Trade compliance is becoming a strategic business priority. As customs procedures, export controls, and tariff regimes evolve simultaneously, companies should review supply chains, import processes, and compliance systems to stay ahead of rapidly changing rules.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 July 1 Trade Shakeup00:28 EU and UK Steel Overhaul01:13 China Dual-Use Crackdown02:02 EU Ends De Minimis02:51 US De Minimis Suspended03:40 Tariff Relief and Risks04:58 Wrap Up and Feedback🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast:https://pod.link/1893068806🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell.🔗 Follow George Riddell on LinkedIn:/griddell🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform:https://genevatradeplatform.org🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn:/geneva-trade-platform📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, customs compliance, and international economic policy.

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

  4. 24. Juni

    This Week in Trade #15: G7 Supply Chain Targets, EU Customs Overhaul, and UK–India Trade

    🔋 Supply-chain resilience is moving from ambition to policy. The G7 is setting concrete diversification targets for critical minerals, the EU is preparing one of the most significant customs modernisation efforts in years, and major trade agreements continue to reshape market access around the world. Welcome to This Week in Trade #15, your quick, curated briefing on the developments shaping global trade, supply chains, customs compliance, and international economic policy. This week, George Riddell examines the G7's new strategy to reduce dependence on single-source suppliers of rare earths and permanent magnets, including the launch of a new Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance. We also unpack the European Parliament's approval of legislation implementing the US–EU Turnberry trade deal and the safeguards designed to protect European industries. The episode also covers the long-awaited entry into force of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement, ongoing USMCA negotiations, EU–Malaysia FTA talks, and new UK–Malaysia digital trade negotiations. Finally, we explore the European Union's sweeping reform of preferential origin procedures under Implementing Regulation 2026/1183, a major digitalisation initiative that will transform supplier declarations, customs verification processes, and proof-of-origin requirements ahead of key 2027 compliance deadlines. 📌 This week's key stories:• G7 adopts critical minerals diversification targets• New G7 Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance launched• European Parliament approves implementation of the US–EU Turnberry trade deal• UK–India Free Trade Agreement enters into force on 15 July• USMCA negotiations continue in North America• EU–Malaysia and UK–Malaysia trade negotiations advance• EU launches major customs and preferential origin reform• WTO members challenge the US universal import surcharge• Australia proposes reforms to WTO decision-making procedures 💡 Key takeaway: Governments are increasingly treating supply chains, customs systems, and trade agreements as strategic tools of economic security. Businesses should prepare for greater diversification requirements, expanded origin compliance obligations, and a more digital trade environment. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Trade Week Preview00:54 G7 Critical Minerals Push02:12 US–EU Turnberry Deal03:36 Global FTA Quickfire04:22 EU Customs Origin Overhaul05:25 WTO Surcharge Clash06:23 Wrap Up and Feedback 🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast:https://pod.link/1893068806 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🔗 Follow George Riddell on LinkedIn: /griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform:https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn: /geneva-trade-platform 📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, customs compliance, and international economic policy.

    This Week in Trade #15: G7 Supply Chain Targets, EU Customs Overhaul, and UK–India Trade

  5. 17. Juni

    This Week in Trade #14: Tech Decoupling, CBAM Expansion & Digital Trade Rules

    ⚙️ Trade and technology policy are becoming increasingly intertwined. New restrictions on Chinese firms, tougher EU carbon and investment screening rules, and major developments in digital trade are reshaping the global business environment. Welcome to This Week in Trade #14, your quick, curated briefing on the developments shaping markets, supply chains, technology governance, and international economic policy. This week, George Riddell examines the looming US–EU Airbus–Boeing tariff deadline, new US efforts to restrict Chinese firms' access to patents and defense-related supply chains, the EU's expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and stricter foreign investment screening rules covering AI, critical raw materials, and digital infrastructure. We also explore the EU–South Korea Digital Trade Agreement, progress toward the WTO's first global e-commerce framework, and new UK incentives designed to help high-growth firms attract international talent. 📌 This week's key stories:• US–EU Airbus–Boeing tariff suspension approaches expiry• New US legislation targets patents linked to national security threats• Pentagon expands restrictions on military-linked Chinese firms• EU advances CBAM reforms and tougher anti-circumvention measures• New EU foreign investment screening rules for strategic sectors• EU and South Korea sign a landmark digital trade agreement• WTO members push forward global e-commerce rules• UK launches visa support for high-growth technology firms 💡 Key takeaway:Trade policy is increasingly being used to pursue economic security, technology leadership, climate objectives, and digital governance, creating new compliance obligations and strategic considerations for businesses operating across borders. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Trade & Tech Headlines00:14 Airbus–Boeing Tariff Deadline00:52 US Expands Restrictions on Chinese Firms01:57 EU CBAM & Investment Screening Reforms02:58 Digital Trade Developments04:09 UK Talent Visa Support04:54 Wrap Up & Next Steps 🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast:https://pod.link/1893068806 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform:https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, and international economic policy. #TradePolicy #InternationalTrade #DigitalTrade #CBAM #SupplyChains #EconomicSecurity #WTO #TechnologyPolicy #TradeCompliance #GenevaTradePlatform #ThisWeekInTrade #GeorgeRiddell

    This Week in Trade #14: Tech Decoupling, CBAM Expansion & Digital Trade Rules

  6. 10. Juni

    This Week in Trade #13: Trade Compliance, Steel Origins & ASEAN's Digital Economy

    🛃 Trade compliance is moving to the forefront. New US tariff proposals, tougher customs enforcement, and stricter steel origin rules are raising costs and compliance obligations across global supply chains.Welcome to This Week in Trade #13, your quick, curated briefing on the developments shaping markets, supply chains, and international economic policy.This week, George Riddell examines proposed US Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 economies over forced labor enforcement, a major Customs and Border Protection enforcement crackdown, sweeping new EU steel import requirements, and ASEAN's landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which could help double the region's digital economy by 2030. 📌 This week's key stories: • USTR proposes new Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies • CBP launches tougher importer enforcement measures• EU overhauls steel import rules with melt-and-pour requirements • New EU steel safeguards cut import volumes and raise duties • ASEAN concludes negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement • Regional digital trade integration targets a $2 trillion digital economy by 2030 💡 Key takeaway:Governments are tightening trade enforcement and origin requirements, increasing compliance costs for businesses while creating new opportunities in rapidly integrating digital markets. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Trade Week Preview 00:44 US Forced Labor Tariffs 02:07 CBP Enforcement Crackdown 02:36 EU Steel Import Overhaul 03:39 ASEAN Digital Deal 04:30 Wrap Up and Next Steps 🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast:https://pod.link/1893068806 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🔗 Follow George on LinkedIn: / griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform: https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn: / geneva-trade-platform 📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, and international economic policy.

    This Week in Trade #13: Trade Compliance, Steel Origins & ASEAN's Digital Economy

  7. 3. Juni

    This Week in Trade #12: Indo-Pacific Critical Minerals, IEEPA Appeals & WTO Reform

    ⛏️ Economic security is driving trade policy. Critical minerals, tariff disputes, and WTO reform are moving to the centre of the global trade agenda. Welcome to This Week in Trade #12, your quick, curated briefing on the developments shaping markets, supply chains, and international economic policy. This week, George Riddell examines the Quad's $20 billion critical minerals initiative, the latest legal battle over US IEEPA tariffs, a new Section 301 investigation into Vietnam, WTO reform proposals aimed at breaking institutional deadlock, tougher EU trade measures toward China, and plans for a future UK-EU SPS agreement. 📌 This week's key stories:• Quad launches a $20 billion critical minerals financing initiative• Trump administration appeals IEEPA tariff refund ruling• USTR opens Section 301 investigation into Vietnam• WTO reform proposals seek to accelerate plurilateral agreements• EU considers tougher trade defence measures toward China• UK-EU SPS agreement plans move forward 💡 Key takeaway:Governments are increasingly using trade policy to advance economic security objectives, strengthen supply chains, and respond to geopolitical competition. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Big Trade Week Preview00:41 Quad Critical Minerals Cash01:40 US Tariffs Refund Appeal02:18 Vietnam Section 301 Probe02:51 WTO Reform Fast Lane04:17 EU Gets Tough on China04:58 UK-EU SPS Deal Update05:39 Wrap Up and Feedback 🎙️ Subscribe to the This Week in Trade podcast:https://pod.link/1893068806 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🔗 Follow George on LinkedIn: / griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform: https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn: / geneva-trade-platform 📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, and international economic policy.

    This Week in Trade #12: Indo-Pacific Critical Minerals, IEEPA Appeals & WTO Reform

  8. 3. Juni

    This Week in Trade #11: XI-Trump Summit Outcomes, Carbon Border Taxes and Pharmaceuticals

    🚢 Trade diplomacy is back in the spotlight. APEC ministers are assessing a slowing regional outlook, major trade agreements are moving forward, and governments are tightening the rules around market access, preferences, and competition. Welcome to This Week in Trade #11, your quick, curated briefing on the global trade developments shaping markets, supply chains, and international economic policy. This week, we unpack the outcomes of the APEC Trade Ministers Meeting in Suzhou and examine the latest APEC economic outlook, which points to slower growth across the Asia-Pacific as geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions continue to weigh on trade and logistics. We also cover the conclusion of the landmark UK–GCC Free Trade Agreement, updates from the EU–Mexico, EU–Philippines, and EFTA–Vietnam negotiations, reforms to the EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), and the latest developments in the EU–US Turnberry trade arrangement. Finally, we look at new US antitrust indictments targeting alleged collusion in the global shipping container sector. 📌 This week's key stories: • APEC ministers meet in Suzhou amid slowing regional growth forecasts • Oil price surge continues to pressure supply chains and logistics networks • UK and GCC conclude a major free trade agreement with digital trade provisions • EU–Mexico, EU–Philippines, and EFTA–Vietnam negotiations advance • EU adopts revised GSP rules with stronger conditionality and safeguard measures • EU and US reach provisional agreement on the Turnberry trade arrangement • US DOJ indicts four container manufacturers over alleged price-fixing scheme 💡 Key takeaway: Trade policy is increasingly being shaped by economic security concerns, energy market volatility, and strategic market access negotiations. As growth slows, governments are relying more heavily on trade agreements, preference schemes, and regulatory tools to strengthen resilience and maintain competitiveness. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 APEC Summit Overview 01:04 Oil Shock and Supply Chains 01:58 UK GCC Trade Deal 02:42 Rapid Fire FTA Updates 03:50 EU Preference Rules Tighten 04:57 EU US Turnberry Deal 05:42 Shipping Indictments Fallout 06:24 Wrap Up and Feedback 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell. 🔗 Follow George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform: https://genevatradeplatform.org 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geneva-trade-platform 📩 Have feedback or topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on global trade, WTO developments, supply chains, and international economic policy.

    This Week in Trade #11: XI-Trump Summit Outcomes, Carbon Border Taxes and Pharmaceuticals
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Welcome to This Week in Trade! Your weekly 5-minute briefing on the latest developments shaping global trade. Each episode distills key updates across trade policy, WTO negotiations, geopolitics, and supply chains from major economies to emerging trends that matter. Produced by the Geneva Trade Platform with Goyder Ltd, the podcast brings together expert insights and timely analysis featuring perspectives from across the global trade community. For deeper dives, explore George Riddell’s written trade developments on LinkedIn.

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