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

    3d ago

    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.

    7 min
  2. This Week in Trade #14: Tech Decoupling, CBAM Expansion & Digital Trade Rules

    Jun 17

    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

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

    Jun 10

    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.

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

    Jun 3

    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.

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

    Jun 3

    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.

    7 min
  6. This Week in Trade #10: US–China Reset, Pharma Disruption, and New Gulf Opportunities

    May 20

    This Week in Trade #10: US–China Reset, Pharma Disruption, and New Gulf Opportunities

    🌏 Trade diplomacy is shifting again. The US and China are reopening commercial channels, pharmaceutical firms face a potential 100% tariff shock, and new trade corridors are emerging between the UK and the Gulf. Welcome to This Week in Trade #10, your quick, curated briefing on the global trade developments shaping markets, supply chains, and international economic policy. This week, we unpack the Trump–Xi summit in Beijing, new US Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs, and the latest trade and regulatory developments across Europe and the Middle East. 📌 This week’s key stories:• Trump–Xi summit signals partial US–China commercial thaw• Proposed US–China Board of Trade and investment coordination• Taiwan tensions remain unresolved despite economic engagement• US Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 100%• Onshoring and pricing agreements may reduce tariff exposure• EU launches CBAM rebate consultation for third-country carbon pricing• UK–GCC free trade agreement nears completion• Austria proposes €2 delivery tax on distance sales packages 💡 Key takeaway:Governments are increasingly blending trade policy, industrial strategy, and national security tools — creating both new commercial openings and major compliance risks for globally exposed businesses. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Trade Shock Opener00:46 US China Summit Deals01:30 Boards Trade Investment02:04 Taiwan Risk Reality02:37 Pharma Tariff Bomb03:00 Onshoring Escape Hatch03:44 Compliance And Penalties04:10 CBAM Rebate Rules04:50 UK GCC FTA Nears05:14 Austria Delivery Tax05:35 Wrap Up And Feedback 🤝 This briefcast builds on the weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell 🔗 Follow George on LinkedIn:LinkedIn Profile 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform:Geneva Trade Platform 🔗 Follow the Geneva Trade Platform on LinkedIn:LinkedIn Page 📩 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.

    6 min
  7. This Week in Trade #9: G7 vs Overcapacity, US Tariffs & EU Deforestation Changes

    May 13

    This Week in Trade #9: G7 vs Overcapacity, US Tariffs & EU Deforestation Changes

    ⚠️ Trade tensions are escalating again. The G7 is targeting industrial overcapacity, US tariff battles are back in court, and the EU is rewriting key supply chain compliance rules. Welcome to This Week in Trade #9, 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 G7 trade summit in Paris, where ministers coordinated new approaches on critical minerals, non-market policies, WTO reform, and cross-border e-commerce. We also cover a major US court ruling on Section 122 tariffs, the launch of the USTR’s four-year review of China tariffs, rising US-EU automotive tensions, and proposed changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Meanwhile, New Zealand and Singapore sign the world’s first legally binding supply chain resilience agreement, and Costa Rica moves one step closer to joining the CPTPP. 📌 This week’s key stories:• G7 targets overcapacity and unveils critical minerals toolkit• US court rules Section 122 tariffs illegal, appeal already underway• USTR launches four-year review of China Section 301 tariffs• EU-US Turnberry deal stalls amid auto tariff threats• EU proposes EUDR simplifications and product scope changes• New Zealand and Singapore sign supply chain resilience agreement• Costa Rica completes CPTPP accession negotiations 💡 Key takeaway:Trade policy is becoming increasingly interventionist, strategic, and supply chain-focused, with governments using tariffs, industrial policy, and regulatory tools to secure economic resilience and competitive advantage. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Top Stories Preview00:32 G7 Summit Takeaways01:44 US Tariff Court Ruling02:27 Section 301 Review Window02:50 EU-US Deal Stalls03:17 EUDR Compliance Changes04:20 New Trade Agreements04:56 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 trade policy.

    6 min
  8. This Week in Trade #8: Tariff Moves, Compliance Risks, and Competing for Africa

    May 6

    This Week in Trade #8: Tariff Moves, Compliance Risks, and Competing for Africa

    🌍 Tariffs rise, compliance tightens, and the race for Africa accelerates. Welcome back to This Week in Trade Briefcast, your fast, focused roundup of the global trade shifts shaping policy, supply chains, and business decisions. This week, trade tensions resurface as the US signals new tariffs on EU autos while offering relief to UK whiskey. At the same time, enforcement risks are climbing. Vietnam faces a 30-day clock on potential Section 301 action over intellectual property concerns, and the EU is pushed onto a higher US watch list. In Europe, long-awaited clarity arrives on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with confirmed timelines and e-commerce now firmly in scope. Zooming out, a bigger trend is unfolding: a growing global competition to secure trade ties and critical resources across Africa. The EU updates its GSP framework, the US reviews AGOA with a supply chain lens, and China dramatically expands tariff-free access to 53 African countries. Meanwhile, the EU Mercosur interim agreement provisionally enters into force. 💡 Key takeaway: Trade is becoming more contested and compliance-driven, while major powers compete to shape the next generation of trade partnerships in emerging markets. 🎯 This week’s key stories: US signals 25% tariffs on EU autos; UK whiskey relief in focusVietnam designated for priority IP enforcement (Section 301 risk)EU upgraded on US watch list over pharma data and GI rulesEUDR timelines confirmed, with e-commerce explicitly coveredEU updates GSP framework starting 2027US reviews AGOA with focus on supply chains and critical mineralsChina expands duty-free access to 53 African countriesEU Mercosur interim agreement enters into force⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Trade Shock Headlines00:27 US Tariffs on EU Autos00:57 UK Whiskey Tariff Relief01:15 Vietnam IP Enforcement Clock01:46 EU Watch List Disputes02:06 EUDR Timeline Clarified02:41 Africa Trade Preference Race02:59 EU GSP From 202703:21 US AGOA Review Focus03:50 China Expands Duty-Free Access04:19 EU Mercosur Goes Live04:32 Wrap Up and Feedback 🤝 This briefcast builds on weekly trade insights curated by George Riddell🔗 Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griddell 🌐 Explore more from the Geneva Trade Platform🔗 https://genevatradeplatform.org🔗 Follow us 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 trade policy.

    5 min
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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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