Core Trade Policy Issues
Our Research Expertise
Understanding the fundamentals of trade and its economic impact
We offer a deep dive into the essential elements of international trade, examining how trade policies shape and influence the global economy. We focus on the strategic interplay between trade regulations, productivity growth, and economic initiatives, exploring how these elements drive competitiveness and resilience across nations. By analysing core trade policy issues, we provide insights into the economic ripple effects of policy decisions, the role of trade in sustainable development, and how evolving trade dynamics can unlock new economic opportunities.
Project Outputs
The aim of this feasibility study is to understand the evidence base on the role trade can play in facilitating growth and productivity at the UK national, sectoral, and firm level.
This study examines sustainable supply of raw materials, commodities, and critical goods using the EU's Open Strategic Autonomy concept.
This white paper looks at how trade agreements improve return on investments. Focusing on the new EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), it shows how cuts in trade costs increase profit margins for European investors in Japan and can be used to conquer larger market shares.
