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- New WEF White Paper, with Simon Evenett as lead contributor, examines how firms build capabilities to navigate today’s #economy. Based on interviews with 55+ companies, it finds leadership focus on geopolitics is high, but institutional capabilities lag. globaltradealert.org/reports/Buil...
- Our updated #Tariff Deals Booklet includes a new alignment scorecard comparing policy commitments across US bilateral #trade agreements, covering cooperation on export controls, sanctions, and supply chain resilience. Access and download the Booklet here: globaltradealert.org/reports/Tari...
- Today's NZZ features a front-page interview with our founder Simon Evenett. In the piece, he provides a candid assessment of the current #tradepolicy environment and the recent US-Swiss trade agreement. 🎙️ www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/w...
- 🌱The latest Global Trade Insights examines climate-related #tradepolicy trends. #G7 front-loaded measures 2020-24, then scaled back sharply in 2025. Developing countries continue building capacity. The timing raises questions at #COP30. www.linkedin.com/pulse/climat...
- New IMF Working Paper authored by our Founder Simon Evenett and others examines how industrial policies have changed since the global financial crisis, drawing on data from GTA's New #IndustrialPolicy Observatory (NIPO). Access the full paper here: globaltradealert.org/reports/Indu...
- We have updated our #Tariff Deals Booklet, now covering nine bilateral US tariff-related agreements 📥Download the updated Booklet here: globaltradealert.org/reports/Tari... The update includes four recently announced deals with ASEAN countries and a new scorecard comparing agreement types.
- 🚫 The European Union has published the 19th #sanctions package against #Russia, targeting energy imports, payment systems, and Russia’s shadow fleet. For details and official sources, access the Global Trade Alert database entry: globaltradealert.org/state-act/94...
- The US has published the details of its #trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as framework agreements with Thailand and Vietnam. 📊Our visuals provide a high-level summary of each arrangement. 🔴Access our Real-Time Tariff Watch blog for more: globaltradealert.org/reports/Real...
- A recent @financialtimes.com article examines #China's #industrialpolicy and productivity growth. It draws on Global Trade Alert data documenting over 7,500 Chinese subsidy measures since 2009. www.ft.com/content/b444...
- Our G20 Trade Policy Factbook 2025 shows that the motives behind #industrialpolicy have shifted. Governments increasingly cite #nationalsecurity, geopolitical, and resilience concerns over climate change mitigation. Access the full Factbook here: globaltradealert.org/reports/G20-...
- 📢 Today, we release the 2025 edition of the Global Trade Alert G20 Trade Policy Factbook G20 #trade policies remain active & defensive, with rising coercive measures, targeted #subsidies, & services restrictions affecting global commerce. Read here: globaltradealert.org/reports/G20-...
- 📢 The latest GTA Monthly Roundup is now available We summarise 575 new #trade and #industrialpolicy interventions from the past four weeks, with particular attention to developments in the United States, China, and the European Union. Access it here: globaltradealert.org/blog/GTA-Mon...
- 🪵 #US imposes #Section232 #tariffs on timber, lumber & derivative products Effective 14 Oct 2025: • 10% on softwood timber & lumber • 25% on upholstered wood (30% from Jan 2026) • 25% on cabinets/vanities (50% from Jan 2026) UK cap: 10%, EU/Japan: 15%. globaltradealert.org/state-act/90...
- 📢 Today at #WTOPublicForum, GTA in 3 sessions: 🔃 Trade Readjustment & WTO Reform (10:45, Room E) www.wto.org/english/foru... 💰 Subsidies & Industrial Policy (13:30, Room E) www.wto.org/english/foru... 🤖 Digital Trade & AI Facilitation (15:15, Room B) www.wto.org/english/foru...
- 🎯 Need a clear guide to Trump’s #tariffs and their implications for #globaltrade? To cut through the noise, we have consolidated our resources on #Trump tariffs into a single page. 📖 Access the full set of resources here: globaltradealert.org/blog/One-Sto...
- The US amends scope of #reciprocaltariffs. Effective today, some goods are excluded while others are subject to #tariffs at rates from 10–41% Our Database entry contains detailed product lists, affected trading partners, and the full scope of the measure: globaltradealert.org/state-act/94...
- 📦 On 29 August, the #US ended its de minimis exemptions for low-value imports. #Postal services worldwide responded with suspensions, restrictions, and limited reopenings. Full details and updates are tracked in our live blog: globaltradealert.org/reports/Glob...
- 📦Global Suspensions of #Parcel Shipments to the #US Global Trade Alert has published a tracker collecting official announcements by postal services worldwide following the US suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment, effective 29 August 2025. 🔗 globaltradealert.org/reports/Glob...
- 🌀What does resilience mean for trade in today’s volatile environment? On Whiteshield’s Trade Winds in the Gulf podcast, Simon Evenett and Raed Safadi discuss securitisation of #trade, resilience, #technology, and the Gulf region’s role 🎧 Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=si2C...
- 🔎Our new Thread tracks all #Section232 investigations initiated by the United States in 2025 under the #Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Only investigations formally announced by the #US Government are included. 🧵 bit.ly/4mI9E8a
- We have updated the #US Market Access Scorecards and the Relative Trump #Tariff Advantage Chart Book. The update adds aluminium and steel derivative products to the coverage and incorporates MFN rates into the analysis. 🔢 globaltradealert.org/reports/US-M... 📊 globaltradealert.org/reports/Rela...
- 📢 New Release: The Tariff Deals Booklet Several major #tariff agreements have already been signed, our Tariff Deals Booklet compares them all. Visuals, #export risks, investment pledges, and more. Updated as new agreements are confirmed. globaltradealert.org/reports/Tari... #Trade
- 🚫 #Malaysia imposes new controls on advanced #AI chips. Effective 14 July 2025, #exports, transit, and transhipment of high-performance chips and related tech now require a Strategic #Trade Permit. For full details, access GTA Database entry here: bit.ly/3Ix8QEr
- The GTA #US Tariff Measure Inventory 2025 provides a detailed overview of major US tariff actions introduced this year. It includes HS codes, exclusions, #tariff rates & policy summaries and covers the April 2 EO, Fentanyl EO & Section 232 cases. 📊 globaltradealert.org/blog/US-Tari...
- The #US announced new reciprocal #tariffs for 14 trading partners, effective from 1 August. This follows earlier executive actions and suspension notices issued in April. Access full details, including country-specific tariff rates and affected HS codes: bit.ly/3IjXjrQ
- Our new Briefing shows Western #industrialpolicy shifting from #climate goals to #security concerns. The EU stands out from G7 members, South Korea & Australia by maintaining a stronger emphasis on climate objectives and subsidy-based measures. 🔗https://bit.ly/4li7hZF
- 🚧 How are governments using #trade policy to respond to geopolitical risk? The WTO's latest update, using Global Trade Alert data, shows rising #tariffs, fewer #subsidies, and more measures tied to security and competitiveness. Full report: www.wto.org/english/news...
- 🏭 Why green #steel is stalling In a new Zeitgeist Briefing, Fernando Martín examines five mounting challenges that threaten the #commercial viability of green steel. 📖 Access the full briefing here: globaltradealert.org/reports/Head... #GlobalTrade #Trade #IndustrialPolicy
- 📉NATO’s lead in #defence industry support is fading. While interventions surged post-Ukraine invasion, countries outside #NATO have raised their share from 31% to 38% since 2021. At this pace, they’ll surpass NATO by end-2025. Full briefing: globaltradealert.org/reports/The-...
- 📩 The GTA Notification Service now offers new subscription options for selected content directly by email: • GTA Analyses • GTA Newsletter • GTA Monthly Roundup Free subscriptions tailored to your interests: globaltradealert.org/notification...
- Yesterday, the EU Commission released its first #trade diversion monitoring report. In a new Zeitgeist Briefing, Simon Evenett finds that only 2 of 55 flagged products match major Chinese #exports to the U.S.—raising questions about redirection risk. globaltradealert.org/reports/Euro...
- 🏭Do industrial policies boost #trade competitiveness? A new IMF paper using GTA data finds export incentives help in the medium term, while domestic #subsidies have short-lived effects. www.imf.org/en/Publicati...
- 🧭 What direction is #industrialpolicy taking in 2025? New Industrial Policy Observatory June update shows: – #Export barriers ⬆️ 1.1% MoM – Dual-use items most targeted – $1.5T+ in #subsidies in force 🔗https://bit.ly/3Hh3ixk
- This year, Global Trade Alert has recorded 9 new #semiconductor export restrictions—on pace to exceed 2024’s total. Most since 2020 come from the US & EU, often targeting chips used in AI, defence & high-performance computing. Details & official sources: globaltradealert.org/threads/expo...
- 🪨 Mapping Recent Subsidies to #CriticalMinerals: South Korea: Loan guarantees for low-carbon tech Canada: CAD 156m for copper-zinc mining China: CNY 300b for SME tech upgrades India: #Subsidies for Li-ion and PCB production 🔗 globaltradealert.org/threads/subs...
- The UK has announced a new #sanctions package targeting entities linked to #Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including 57 Russian firms, 4 Chinese companies, 1 Swiss shipper, and 18 vessels now barred from UK ports. globaltradealert.org/threads
- 🚧#Trade flows between India and Bangladesh are facing new hurdles #Bangladesh banned yarn imports via land ports in April. On Saturday, #India introduced new restrictions on imports of garments, food, plastics & more. Read more: globaltradealert.org/state-act/91...
- ⏸️ #China suspends all #US entity blacklistings announced after 2 April 2025 for 90 days. This halts the addition of 17 U.S. firms to the Unreliable Entity List and 28 to the Export Control List. 🔎 Affected companies and official sources here: globaltradealert.org/reports/US-M...
- 📊US Tariff-Driven #Trade Deals Our new Thread tracks trade deals and agreements signed with the US following the introduction of “reciprocal #tariffs” in April 2025. Only agreements that have been officially announced or confirmed are included. 🧵 bit.ly/4jSCykS
- After yesterday’s Joint Statement by the #US and #China, just how high are the remaining #tariff hikes and other bilateral barriers today? 🔎Our continuously updated trackers show the confirmed, active #trade measures each country has imposed on the other: globaltradealert.org
- 🏗️ 𝗨𝗦–𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱? In a new Zeitgeist Briefing, our Founder Simon Evenett analyses the official communications surrounding the UK–U.S. economic arrangement announced yesterday. Access the full briefing here: globaltradealert.org/reports/Mixe...
- Recent #trade-related actions between #India and Pakistan ✈️ Mutual airspace bans 🚫 India bans #imports from Pakistan 📩 Mail from #Pakistan blocked 🚢 Both restrict each other’s ships from ports Details: globaltradealert.org/activity-tra...
- 🔎Our latest newsletter examines the #US Section 232 investigations in 2025. With six new cases launched this year, it marks the most active period in the history of this national security-related legal mechanism. Access the #GlobalTrade Insights: www.linkedin.com/pulse/wave-s...
- Weekly #UStariff response roundup: 📃China’s 2nd #tariff exemption list 🗣️China reviewing US overtures on tariff talks 🔁EU crafts dual-track strategy 🤝S.Korea: deal before June “impossible” Track all developments in GTA’s live blog: globaltradealert.org/reports/gove...
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