SHOCKING: 19 - What They Never Told You

A restored WTO just the tonic

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has heightened everyone's appreciation of global issues and interconnectivity. In addition to geopolitical and defence concerns, there is a renewed focus on the state of international trade. After continuing Donald Trump's destructive trade policies for more than a year, US President Joe Biden's administration finally appears…

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022

North East thriving tech sector is showcased in bid to attract more inward investment

Department of International Trade specialists from around the world spent two days in the region to see the tech success story first-hand

Birmingham Post · May 23, 2022

Top US Democrat visits UK ministers over threat to Northern Ireland Protocol

INTERNATIONAL Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan met top US Democrat Richard Neal amid tensions over the post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland.

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022

Global food trade show set for next week

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) along with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Koelnmesse (KM) Germany have organised THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA, the continent's most comprehensive international food and beverage trade show, with both a physical and virtual format next week.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2022

Trevelyan plans to ‘de-Putinise’ world economy by ending reliance on Russian gas

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will set out plans to boost green technology to help wean countries off fossil fuels.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Government's international trade lead meets Humber business leaders

Freeports and business-led devolution work discussed with Andrew Mitchell, with major inward investor Pensana represented in talks

Birmingham Post · May 13, 2022

Whale sharks: how we discovered what's killing so many of the world's largest fish

Over 80% of international trade is carried by sea. Much of what we use and consume everyday either has been or will be transported on huge vessels which plough the global ocean.

The Conversation · May 9, 2022

UK Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Belarus

The UK on Sunday said it was slapping fresh sanctions on Russia and Belarus over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, including import tariffs on precious metals and export bans. The import tariffs, including on platinum and palladium, target trade worth £1.4 billion ($1.7 billion or 1.6 billion euros), while export bans…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

Russia and Belarus to face new sanctions targeting ‘£1.7 billion of trade’

The sanctions outlined by the International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chancellor Rishi Sunak involve import tariffs and export bans.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2022

PM Modi calls for reducing “slavery to foreign goods” in 75th year of Independence

Inaugurating the Jain International Trade Organisation’s 'JITO Connect 2022' business meet via video link, PM Modi said the stress should be on the ‘vocal for local’ mantra and reducing the use of foreign goods.

The Hindu · May 6, 2022