Some speculated, and others hoped, that Donald Trump’s promises of brutal tariffs were merely an election-winning tactic to frenzy his domestic fanbase. But on 1 February 2025, less than two… read more →

Businesses trying to navigate the turbulent waters of international trade during current storms can afford neither starry-eyed idealism nor the comfort of theoretical abstraction.

Would a Labour government, after a term or two in government, consider a path to reentry? Audley Director Chris Maitland looks at some of the barriers that would tie the hands of a future government.   

There are few regions as pivotal to global trade as the Middle East. The petroleum-rich area is the source of roughly one-third of the world’s oil production. When geopolitical tensions in the Middle East force up oil prices, the whole world catches a cold. 

On Wednesday, the European Union announced a 17-38%  tariff on Chinese electric vehicles. The tariffs will be introduced by law on 4 July.

The UK has completed its key step required for joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) earlier than expected.

EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso said that the EBRD remains a pillar of stability in its regions amidst an increasingly fragmented & volatile world

US President Joe Biden announced a series of tariff increases on various Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, computer chips, and medical products.

IFC’s whitepaper, “Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders”, highlights the need for gender equality in international trade & trade finance.

Learn about the UK’s membership in the CPTPP. Find out how it will expand the global economy and benefit UK goods exports.