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Our work on the geopolitical and regulatory issues around global trade

Global trade challenges – including tariff wars, market access, and supply chain disruptions caused by pandemics or natural disasters – create uncertainty, affecting trade agreements and investment. Our work explores these challenges and their effect on regulatory standards, protectionist policies and the free flow of goods and services.

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Emily Jones
Blog
06 March 2024

Future trade shocks could hit gig economy workers hardest

Emily Jones, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, argues that the UK needs to prepare for new trade shocks in the years to come and that reforms to strengthen unions and promote workers’ rights can help the UK economy to thrive.

Emily Jones
Emily Jones
Trade
United Kingdom (UK)
TaPP conference members
News
30 June 2023

Inaugural trade conference gathers experts from across the globe to discuss UK trade policy

Experts in UK trade policy from across the world met last Friday at the inaugural Trade and Public Policy conference at the Blavatnik School of Government to discuss the future of UK trade policy.

Trade
Emily Jones
Research update

Emily Jones gives parliamentary evidence on trade deal scrutiny

Emily Jones, Associate Professor of Public Policy, gave evidence to Parliament’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

Trade
Emily Jones
News
10 February 2021

Preparing the UK for a new era of trade

How Blavatnik School research is shaping the conversation on the future of UK trade policy

Trade
Democracy and politics
...
Climate and environment
Digital Pathways at Oxford
Global Economic Governance Programme
United Kingdom (UK)
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Research update

Emily Jones launches new network for UK trade experts

Emily Jones, Associate Professor in Public Policy helps launch The Trade and Public Policy Network, profiling experts in trade policy.

Trade
Economic growth and equality
...
United Kingdom (UK)

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News
09 September 2024

The Blavatnik School welcomes Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative

Dr Emily Jones, Associate Professor in Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, this week hosts United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, President Biden’s trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson. 

Trade
TaPP conference members
News
30 June 2023

Inaugural trade conference gathers experts from across the globe to discuss UK trade policy

Experts in UK trade policy from across the world met last Friday at the inaugural Trade and Public Policy conference at the Blavatnik School of Government to discuss the future of UK trade policy.

Trade
Emily Jones
News
10 February 2021

Preparing the UK for a new era of trade

How Blavatnik School research is shaping the conversation on the future of UK trade policy

Trade
Democracy and politics
...
Climate and environment
Digital Pathways at Oxford
Global Economic Governance Programme
United Kingdom (UK)

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Emily Jones
Blog
06 March 2024

Future trade shocks could hit gig economy workers hardest

Emily Jones, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, argues that the UK needs to prepare for new trade shocks in the years to come and that reforms to strengthen unions and promote workers’ rights can help the UK economy to thrive.

Emily Jones
Emily Jones
Trade
United Kingdom (UK)
Windfarms at sunset
Blog
04 September 2023

How Africa can leverage trade and investment for a just transition

Kennedy Mbeva and Cherono Sego take us through how Africa could become a major hub for climate action.

Kennedy Mbeva
Cherono Sego
Kennedy Mbeva
Cherono Sego
Climate and environment
Trade
...
Africa
Shipping containers and three cranes
Blog
22 June 2023

Seizing the “Bridgetown moment” for global trade

This week President Macron of France hosts a summit on remaking the global financial system. As the gap between the unfolding polycrisis and global governance grows, the need for a fundamental paradigm shift in global economic governance is becoming more urgent.

Kennedy Mbeva
Thomas Hale
Kennedy Mbeva
Thomas Hale
Climate and environment
Trade

PUBLICATIONS

    • Publication
      11 September 2024

      AI governance and the future of digital trade policy

      This Policy Brief highlights challenges with source code non-disclosure in trade agreements, which hinder AI regulation. It recommends revising or removing these provisions to balance business confidentiality with the need for effective oversight and accountability.

      Emily JonesPhilippa CollinsHenning Grosse Ruse-KhanAlbert Sanchez-GraellsKristina IrionCosmina DorobantuBurcu KilicDaria Onitiu
      Trade
      Digital, Cyber and AI
      ...
      United Kingdom (UK)
    • Publication
      25 April 2023

      Towards a Green Trade and Investment Strategy for Africa

      This policy memo outlines proposals for an African green trade and investment strategy. It draws on extensive mapping of the institutional, policy and diplomatic landscape, and also considers emerging and long-term trends.

      Kennedy Mbeva
      Trade
      Climate and environment
      ...
      Economy
      Development
      Africa
    • Publication
      12 January 2022

      What to Consider Ahead of the AfCFTA Phase II Negotiations: Focus on Digital Trade Policy Issues in Four Sub-Saharan African Countries

      This report analyses the domestic regulations and policies of four focus countries – South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal – comparing their regulatory approaches to five policy issues: i) regulation of online transactions; ii) cross-border data flows, data localisation, and personal data protection; iii) access to source code and technology transfer; iv) intermediary liability; and v) customs duties on electronic transmissions.

      Rutendo TavengerweiValary MumboBeatriz Kira
      Trade
      Digital Pathways at Oxford
      ...
      Africa
    • Publication
      15 February 2021

      The UK and digital trade: which way forward?

      Anna SandsBeatriz KiraDanilo B Garrido AlvesEmily Jones
      Digital, Cyber and AI
      Trade
      ...
      Digital Pathways at Oxford
      Global Economic Governance Programme
      Economic growth and equality
      Global governance
      United Kingdom (UK)
    • Publication
      15 September 2020

      Ripe for reform: UK scrutiny of international trade agreements

      Anna SandsEmily Jones
      Democracy and politics
      Trade
      ...
      Global Economic Governance Programme
      United Kingdom (UK)
    • Publication
      01 August 2017

      Labour Provisions in the US and EU FTAs: A Two-Level Games Perspective

      Nghia Trong Pham
      Global cooperation
      Trade
      ...
      Global Economic Governance Programme
      Economic growth and equality
      Europe
      United States of America (USA)
    • Publication
      01 July 2015

      International investment law and domestic human rights

      Noel P. JohnstonNicole JanzPaasha Mahdavi
      Trade
      Economic growth and equality

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    Research update

    Op-ed by Karthik Ramanna: 'America’s Advantage in Clean Production Can Make Manufacturing Great Again'

    American manufacturers generally use cleaner energy sources and production methods than overseas competitors – so emissions-based tariffs would favour the USA without triggering inflation or a trade war, argues Karthik Ramanna in ProMarket.

    Trade
    Climate and environment
    ...
    Business and capitalism
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    United States of America (USA)
    Emily Jones
    Research update

    Emily Jones gives parliamentary evidence on trade deal scrutiny

    Emily Jones, Associate Professor of Public Policy, gave evidence to Parliament’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

    Trade
    TaPP Trade policy network logo
    Research update

    Emily Jones launches new network for UK trade experts

    Emily Jones, Associate Professor in Public Policy helps launch The Trade and Public Policy Network, profiling experts in trade policy.

    Trade
    Economic growth and equality
    ...
    United Kingdom (UK)
    Emily Jones
    Research update

    Emily Jones and others quoted in UK parliament report on digital trade and data

    Digital, Cyber and AI
    Trade
    ...
    Digital Pathways at Oxford
    Economic growth and equality
    United Kingdom (UK)

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