Narendra Modi is in London to sign a landmark India - UK free #trade agreement. IDS trade expert @amritasaha.bsky.social believes the deal will be a positive step for India’s labour-intensive sectors, as reported in The Hindu and The Guardian today 👇 https://theguardian.pulse.ly/1l3yerbjyb

IDS-based @https://bsky.pulse.ly/gvpwukkhhq‬ was one of a coalition of five organisations that launched an SPA initiative at #FfD4 focused on the reform of tax expenditures. IDS and ICTD fellows reflect and suggest next steps for financing for development👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/dpno0oo39l

In case you missed it last week - the latest Trade Bites podcast offers a great opportunity to get the lowdown on the new UK-India FTA. With rich insights from @amritasaha.bsky.social, @achyuthanil.bsky.social, Abhijit Das and Emily Weaver Roads. soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb...

In the latest @thecitp.bsky.social podcast, we dive into the newly concluded #UK-#India #Trade Agreement🤝 with Abhijit Das @achyuthanil.bsky.social Emily Weaver Roads & @chrishorseman.bsky.social Check it out 🎧 👉 lnkd.in/eJ7sHNXB @ids.ac.uk @uktpo.org @uktradebusiness.bsky.social

Listen to @chrishorseman.bsky.social, @amritasaha.bsky.social, Abhijit Das, @achyuthanil.bsky.social & Emily Weaver Roads discuss the political, economic & social implications of the recently concluded UK-India #FTA deal 👉 soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb... #IndiaUKFTA #UKIndia #TradeDeals #UK #India

IDS researcher @amritasaha.bsky.social share insights on the 'new world of global trade' against the backdrop of President Trump's #tariffs 👇 https://geographical.pulse.ly/alarb0cgh2 #GlobalTrade #Trade

Great insights on Trump's tariffs from @amritasaha.bsky.social. Can the EU or the UK be part of new trade partnerships, possibly with BRICS countries or the Middle East and African nations?

@amritasaha.bsky.social on how Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' will cause a major upheaval in global trade and damage development 👇

Trump’s sweeping tariffs have rocked global markets. Coming in the wake of the USAID cuts, IDS researcher @amritasaha.bsky.social provides insights on the potential impacts, including on low-income economies and on development 🌍👇 #Tariffs #InternationalTrade www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTKv...

For the 9th year running @ids.ac.uk (together with @sussex.ac.uk) has been ranked 1st in the world for #DevelopmentStudies. Proud to be part of such an amazing community of talented and committed researchers & students!

With aid budget cuts, modern systems of aid & dev. under question - opportune moment to reflect💡collectively on a meaningful aid for trade & dev. system @lizturner.bsky.social @agulhas.co.uk & I provide case on why aid4trade remains imp.👇 @borderlex.bsky.social @chathamhouse.bsky.social @uktpo.org

If a more inclusive lens is applied to trade policy and Aid for Trade, then trade can achieve positive impacts for poor and marginalised communities. This new IDS Policy Brief written with @agulhas.co.uk and @amritasaha.bsky.social explains how👇 www.ids.ac.uk/publications...

With aid budget cuts, modern systems of aid & dev. under question - opportune moment to reflect💡collectively on a meaningful aid for trade & dev. system @lizturner.bsky.social @agulhas.co.uk & I provide case on why aid4trade remains imp.👇 @borderlex.bsky.social @chathamhouse.bsky.social @uktpo.org

Aid for Trade is more relevant than ever in today's changing development landscape. This policy brief by @lizturner.bsky.social, @ids.ac.uk and @amritasaha.bsky.social provides clear recommendations for achieving trade outcomes that work for all, through a more inclusive approach to trade policy ⚖️

Speaking of which, here I am on the FT Economics Show podcast interviewing Minouche Shafik about the future of international development. Spoiler: neither of us is super-optimistic about aid coming back in a big way any time soon. on.ft.com/3CYqBKB

The start to our 2025 UK Trade Policy Forum on "What do the recent US and UK elections mean for trade policy?" starts with a warm welcome from @emilylydgate.bsky.social and Kathleen Claussen, and an inspiring keynote by Ben Cropper. #UKTPF #UKTPF2025

A hike in tariffs cause adjustments in business decisions with knock-on effects in labour markets globally & workers+consumers face consequences👇 Latest research on inclusive trade @ids.ac.uk with the very talented @heitzig.bsky.social www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/tru... @eadi.bsky.social @uktpo.org

Excited to be featured on @financialtimes.com Trade Links👇 Our @ids.ac.uk paper @heitzig.bsky.social presents evidence on effects of trade disruption for US-India👇 www.ids.ac.uk/publications... @thecitp.bsky.social @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @stevemetcalfe.bsky.social @emilylydgate.bsky.social

#tradeXpresso: on tariffs - a chart worth as much as the most beautiful word in the dictionary!

We might be looking at such major ‘occupational restructuring’ across countries as businesses globally adjust to tariff hikes Read more in our latest research with @heitzig.bsky.social👇 @politico.com @uktpo.org @thecitp.bsky.social @ids.ac.uk @eadi.bsky.social @alanbeattie.bsky.social

Ever wondered how Trump’s tariffs affect other countries? My new @ids.ac.uk working paper, co-authored with the brilliant @amritasaha.bsky.social, explores this question🚨 Read the full paper here: www.ids.ac.uk/publications... 1/n

Why Britain has so far dodged Donald Trump’s tariffs, and why it may continue to do so - This new @economist.com piece includes data from the UKTPO and @thecitp.bsky.social 👉 www.economist.com/britain/2025... #UStariffs #UKTPO #InternationalTrade #Trump #tariffs

Modi’s visit to Washington last week brings attention to US-India trade👇 In our new @ids.ac.uk working paper with @heitzig.bsky.social we look at US termination of India from its GSP 2019 @thecitp.bsky.social @davidheniguk.bsky.social @uktpo.org @emily--jones.bsky.social @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social

My Trade Secrets today. Someone had to do the "in praise of regulation" column, and here it is. Or at least against boneheaded deregulation, where the UK for one risks going in the name of growth. Ironically, Britain's best growth strategy would be to rejoin the regulatory superstate of the EU.

A hike in tariffs cause adjustments in business decisions with knock-on effects in labour markets globally & workers+consumers face consequences👇 Latest research on inclusive trade @ids.ac.uk with the very talented @heitzig.bsky.social www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/tru... @eadi.bsky.social @uktpo.org

Link to working paper here: www.ids.ac.uk/publications...

What are the impacts of Trump’s tariffs? Amrita Saha and Chris Heitzig at IDS assess the impacts of tariff changes in labour markets, and the evidence policymakers need to try to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of tariff shocks domestically 👇 www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/tru... #TrumpsTariffs

Modi’s visit to Washington last week brings attention to US-India trade👇 In our new @ids.ac.uk working paper with @heitzig.bsky.social we look at US termination of India from its GSP 2019 @thecitp.bsky.social @davidheniguk.bsky.social @uktpo.org @emily--jones.bsky.social @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social

How much damage could Trump’s tariffs do and what can be done? At the UKTPO we have been looking at the impact of these policies. ✏️ Ian Henry analyses automobile tariffs and asks, will Trump’s tariff policy correct an unusual imbalance? Read here: www.uktpo.org/2025/02/10/t...

We’re K4DD – the Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy programme. We deliver rapid research reviews on pressing and emerging issues in #SustainableDevelopment and #Diplomacy. Explore our website to read our reports, blogs, and more! 📖 k4dd.ids.ac.uk

A new report by IDS researchers and partners with @fao.org urges donors, development agencies and governments to move beyond technocratic solutions & confront social, political and economic barriers to overcome food insecurity & rising obesity rates worldwide. www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/the...

Got groundbreaking research on international trade? Don't miss your chance to present at our Academic Conference at the University of Strathclyde (30 April-1 May 2025)! Take part in discussions on the latest thinking in trade policy while connecting with leading experts: citp.ac.uk/academic-con...

“Brighton feels like a global centre of freedom, respect, and inclusivity.” In this blog, Lucas dos Santos Miranda, currently studying MA Globalisation, Business & Development talk about why he joined IDS, his dissertation plan and co-founding the IDS football team!👇 www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/fro...

Recasting Development 2025 uncovered how key countries like China, Indonesia and Brazil are approaching development - and how they can do it better in 2025. If you missed it - watch again from @ids.ac.uk m.youtube.com/watch?v=xDvR...

Is it possible to write a coherent trade strategy? Michael Gasiorek highlights four areas that make writing a trade strategy challenging. ➡️ Read his full analysis for @thecitp.bsky.social here: citp.ac.uk/publications... #tradepolicy #InternationalTrade

We at the Food Equity Centre aim to challenge the power and politics that drive this food systems inequity through working closely with activists, practitioners and policymakers to support regional, national and global decision-making to make food systems equity-driven.

We are delighted to announce that we are accepting submissions to our annual Academic Conference, to be held 30 April and 1 May 2025 at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Authors are invited to submit full papers, but extended abstracts will be considered: citp.ac.uk/academic-con...

"Well-intentioned trade policies can be disruptive to the vulnerable producers and raise questions of sovereignty given their impact on countries that did not agree to them." IDS fellow @amritasaha.bsky.social and colleagues on Environmentally just trade policy 👇 www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/how...

While the European Union has been a leading proponent of using trade policy to pursue its environmental goals, the UK is following a similar path. 👇 www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/how...