Geneva Trade Platform

31/08/2026

⚔️ Join us at Villa Barton on 15 September for two Geneva Trade Week conversations on trade wars and international dispute settlement.

At 10:30, Craig VanGrasstek and Hamid Mamdouh look at what history can teach us about today’s trade tensions.

At 12:00, Gabrielle Marceau and Maria George present their new work on international dispute settlement, joined by Joost Pauwelyn.

The programme for our 16–17 September Curated Conversations is also now available.

Places are filling quickly. If you would like to attend one of the invitation-only Curated Conversations, please contact the relevant session organiser directly using the details listed under each event.

🔗 https://www.genevatradeplatform.org/geneva-trade-week

11/08/2026

🌍 The countdown to the WTO Public Forum 2026 is on!

Every year, Geneva becomes the meeting place for thousands of people passionate about international trade from policymakers and businesses to researchers, students and international organisations.

💬 Whether you're coming to exchange ideas, build new connections or simply listen and learn, the WTO Public Forum is a week not to miss.

📅 Remember: registration closes on 21 August: https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum26_e/pf26_registration_e.htm

🤝 As an official partner of the WTO Public Forum 2026, the Geneva Trade Platform looks forward to welcoming you to Geneva during Public Forum and Geneva Trade Week.

We hope to see you there - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsuuO1Y1XVM

30/07/2026

17/07/2026

Global trade continues to move at an extraordinary pace.

This week's episode of This Week in Trade covers:

✈️ The US national security determination on commercial aircraft imports
🪙 China's indefinite helium export ban and its impact on global manufacturing
🌱 Major updates to the EU's CBAM and EUDR rules
🤝 The landmark UK–Switzerland Free Trade Agreement
🌍 Why more than 25,000 industrial policies introduced worldwide are putting pressure on the WTO system

George Riddell explains what these developments mean for businesses, policymakers, and anyone following international trade.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QTNw-0yshOw?si=PtFI6rch17ajBYqa

➡Listen to the latest episode on your favorite platform: https://pod.link/1893068806

09/07/2026

USMCA enters limbo, Turnberry Passes, CBAM Pricing, AGOA worries more... another big week in trade broken down by George Riddell:

🔹EU and US Turnberry deal enters into force
🔹USMCA not renewed in current state, to remain in place during annual reviews
🔹New review into AGOA eligibility by the US
🔹A 232 investigation puts potential anthracite tariffs on the table
🔹 China adds Japanese firms to its export control list
🔹 EU Non-Preferential Rules of Origin changes enter effect
🔹 ... and much more.

Every week brings new changes to how goods and services move across borders. We hope this is helping you keep up!

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5BuJveo8V2s
🔗 Podlink: https://pod.link/1893068806

06/07/2026

🚨 Big news for trade compliance teams.

The 1st of July has brought a wave of major trade changes.

In this week’s 16th episode of This Week in Trade, George Riddell looks at:

🔹 New EU and UK steel trade regimes
🔹 China’s tougher reporting system for strategic mineral export controls
🔹 The end of the EU’s €150 customs duty exemption
🔹 A new €3 interim customs duty measure for qualifying e-commerce consignments
🔹 The US suspension of de minimis treatment for most sub-$800 imports
🔹 Relief on EU-US tariffs through the Turnberry deal and Airbus-Boeing truce extension
🔹 New tariff threats linked to digital services taxes

For businesses moving goods across borders, the compliance burden is not getting lighter.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/8u7hz-1PPss
🔗 Podlink: https://pod.link/1893068806

29/06/2026

📢 Last chance to submit your proposal!

The Call for Proposals for the Curated Conversations at the WTO Public Forum 2026 closes on 30 June at 23:59 (Geneva time).

The Curated Conversations are a series of invitation-only roundtables designed to encourage open, participatory discussions on the most pressing issues in international trade. With more than 48 sessions taking place across 16–17 September in Geneva, they complement the Public Forum's wider programme by creating space for deeper dialogue and exchange.

✔️ Any trade-related topic is welcome
✔️ 60-minute interactive sessions
✔️ Organisers manage the content and invitation list

If you have an idea that would benefit from a focused conversation with the international trade community, we encourage you to submit your proposal before the deadline.

https://www.genevatradeplatform.org/insights/call-for-proposals-now-open-curated-conversations-at-the-wto-public-forum-2026

🗓️ Deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 (Geneva time)

19/06/2026

🎙️ Episode #14 of This Week in Trade is now available.

This week, George Riddell breaks down the latest developments in global trade, including:

• The approaching US–EU tariff deadline in the Airbus-Boeing dispute
• New US restrictions on Chinese technology firms
• Expanded EU carbon border and investment screening rules
• A new EU–South Korea digital trade agreement
• Progress on global digital trade rules at the WTO
• UK support for high-growth firms recruiting international talent

What do these developments mean for businesses, supply chains, and the future of global trade?

🎧 Listen here: https://pod.link/1893068806

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/IsVp2Dylw14

12/06/2026

🎙️ Episode #13 of This Week in Trade is now available.

⚠️ New US tariffs, tougher EU steel rules, and a major ASEAN digital trade breakthrough could affect your business.

This week, George Riddell unpacks what these developments mean for global supply chains, compliance requirements, and future trade opportunities.

This episode covers:
✅ Proposed US tariffs linked to forced labour enforcement
✅ New EU steel import restrictions and tracing requirements
✅ ASEAN's landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)

🎧 Tune in now: https://pod.link/1893068806

🎧YouTube: https://youtu.be/YPIUd0mJRbw

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