Geneva Trade Platform

04/06/2026

🌏 What happens when oil prices jump more than 50% in just three months? Let's dive into episode 11 of This Week in Trade for more details!

According to the latest economic outlook presented at the APEC Trade Ministers Meeting, rising energy costs and disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East are expected to slow economic growth across the Asia-Pacific region over the coming years.

In this week's episode of This Week in Trade, George Riddell and the Geneva Trade Platform unpack:

🔹 The latest APEC trade discussions
🔹 A major new UK-Gulf trade agreement
🔹 New developments in EU trade negotiations with Mexico, the Philippines, and Vietnam
🔹 Changes to EU trade preferences for developing countries
🔹 The evolving EU-US trade relationship
🔹 US legal action against major container manufacturers accused of price-fixing

As trade routes, supply chains, and market access opportunities continue to shift, staying informed has never been more important.

🎙️ Listen now and stay ahead of the latest developments shaping global trade: https://pod.link/1893068806

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28/05/2026

🎧 Last week's episode of "This Week in Trade" unpacked some of the biggest developments shaping global business:

From the latest Trump–Xi summit to major new pharmaceutical tariffs in the US, this episode looks at how trade policy is reshaping supply chains, investment decisions, and market access around the world.

We also cover:
🌍 New EU carbon border rules
🤝 UK-GCC trade negotiations
📦 Austria’s proposed e-commerce delivery tax

🔗If your work touches international trade, policy, or global markets, this week’s roundup is worth a listen: https://pod.link/1893068806

18/05/2026

🌍 On episode 9 of This Week in Trade zeroes in on how the G7 is taking a tougher stance on industrial subsidies, critical minerals, and e-commerce distortions.

Meanwhile:
⚖️ A US court ruled against parts of Trump-era tariffs
🇪🇺 The EU is revising its deforestation regulation
🤝 New Zealand & Singapore signed the world’s first bilateral supply chain resilience agreement
🌏 Costa Rica is set to join CPTPP

What does this mean for businesses, supply chains, and trade governance?

🎧 Listen to this week’s episode for the key developments shaping international trade.

For detailed analysis of episodes of This Week in Trade, head over to George's LinkedIn profile and subscribe to future episodes on the following platforms:

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07/05/2026

🌍 Episode 8 of This Week in Trade sheds light on how global trade rules are shifting fast.

This week’s episode covers:
• Proposed 25% US tariffs on EU cars and trucks
• Potential removal of tariffs on UK whiskey
• A possible Section 301 action against Vietnam over intellectual property enforcement
• New updates on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
• Expanded tariff-free trade access across Africa from China and the EU
• The EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement entering into force

From supply chains and critical minerals to digital trade and preferential market access, the global trade landscape continues to evolve at speed.

🎧 Listen to this week’s analysis from George Riddell and the Geneva Trade Platform.

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-YouTube: https://youtu.be/RN133WiBGMM
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30/04/2026

🎧 Episode 7 of This Week in Trade with George Riddell of Goyder Ltd is out!

🌟This week’s episode looks at how trade policy is evolving across major regions, from North America to Europe and the Indo-Pacific, with a growing focus on supply chains, security, and industrial strategy.

Here’s what we cover:

➡U.S.–EU cooperation on critical minerals
➡USMCA review and North American trade negotiations
➡New U.S. tariff rules for industrial supply chains
➡Proposed semiconductor export restrictions
➡EU’s latest sanctions package on Russia and Belarus
➡First use of the EU’s anti-circumvention tool
➡China’s response measures
➡India’s new trade agreements and partnerships

The bigger shift? Trade has moved from a focus market access to market resilience, control, and strategic alignment.

Catch the full episode for the details.
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🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/DxKrcYQC3GI
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29/04/2026

Trying to make sense of what really happened at MC14? 🤔🌍

Right after the WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, the Geneva Trade Platform pulled together key reactions and expert insights that help cut through the noise around one of the most debated trade meetings in recent years.

Because the story isn’t as simple as success or failure.

Yes, negotiations stalled. Divisions deepened. And big decisions on WTO reform and digital trade remained unresolved. ⚖️

But at the same time, important signals of cooperation emerged.

Through Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions, a coalition of ministers reaffirmed their commitment to using trade as a tool for climate action and sustainable development. This signals that progress is still being built, even when consensus is hard. 🌱

GTP’s curation brings all of this together in one place, to aid you in seeing the bigger picture.

👉 Take a closer look at what MC14 really revealed - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7455274074005553153

23/04/2026

16/04/2026

It’s been a big and volatile week in global trade.

Governments are stepping in, tightening controls, and preparing for a world where trade is increasingly shaped by politics and security concerns.

Here’s a quick breakdown from this week’s This Week in Trade:

- China has introduced a new system to review risks to its supply chains—signed by Premier Li Qiang. This could mean new restrictions or countermeasures against countries seen as acting unfairly.

- The UK is considering new powers to push back against economic pressure from other countries—and is asking businesses for input until 18 June.

- The US introduces a new toolkit to check supplier compliance with forced labour, and importers can soon apply for IEEPA tariff refunds (starting 20 April), though the process may take time.

🌍 And globally, the system itself is under strain. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has raised doubts about the role of the World Trade Organization moving forward.

📅 The next WTO meeting in early May could be an important moment.

👉 Bottom line: Supply chains are becoming more exposed to political risk. Is your business prepared?

🎙️ Tune in to episode 5 of This Week in Trade and head over to George's LinkedIn profile for more information.

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02/04/2026

🎧 Episode 3 - This Week in Trade - Our weekly 5 minute summary of the biggest stories in trade by George Riddell of Goyder Ltd

Whilst MC14 may have ended in deadlock, that's not the whole story.

The outcomes of MC14 exposed just how hard consensus has become.

Major divides between the United States, India, Brazil, and China stalled progress - particularly on digital trade.

At the center:
→ A clash over the e-commerce moratorium
→ Disagreements on special treatment for developing countries
→ A broader question: who sets the rules of global trade today?

But here’s the shift 👇🏼

66 World Trade Organization members didn’t wait. They moved ahead - without the WTO.

Frustrated by the gridlock, they’re pushing forward an e-commerce agreement outside the formal WTO framework for now.

This episode also covers the following:

➡️ Countries advanced work on climate, environment, and fossil fuel reform
➡️ The EU and Australia struck a major trade deal shaped by geopolitics
➡️ The US ramped up trade measures tied to national security and labour rights

⭐ What does it all mean?
Even when global systems stall, trade doesn’t stop -it adapts and realigns.

🎯 Tune in to Episode 3 for a clear, concise round-up of what’s really happening in global trade right now and check out George's LinkedIn account for detailed updates.

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