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The UK joining CPTPP is a seismic moment for the global trading system

31 March 2023
Trade, Development, and Immigration

The UK joining CPTPP is a seismic moment for the global trading system

S. Singham, A. Abbott and P. Allgeier
31 March 2023
The UK joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a seismically important geostrategic event. While commentators … Continue reading “The UK joining CPTPP is a seismic moment for the global trading system”

IEA debate: After Brexit, is it time to get the government out of agriculture, and embrace free trade and free markets?

14 June 2019
Trade, Development, and Immigration

IEA debate: After Brexit, is it time to get the government out of agriculture, and embrace free trade and free markets?

Shanker Singham vs Nick von Westenholz
14 June 2019
YES – says Shanker Singham, Head of the International Trade and Competition Unit, Institute of Economic Affairs When the UK … Continue reading “IEA debate: After Brexit, is it time to get the government out of agriculture, and embrace free trade and free markets?”

Leaving EU Protectionism Behind: How lowering barriers to trade with Africa can create genuine economic partnership

29 August 2018
Government and Institutions

Leaving EU Protectionism Behind: How lowering barriers to trade with Africa can create genuine economic partnership

Shanker Singham
29 August 2018
The Prime Minister’s tour of Africa is, in many ways, a rare and significant event. Though Margaret Thatcher visited Kenya … Continue reading “Leaving EU Protectionism Behind: How lowering barriers to trade with Africa can create genuine economic partnership”

UK farming industry can prosper unshackled from the Common Agricultural Policy

14 June 2019
Trade, Development, and Immigration

UK farming industry can prosper unshackled from the Common Agricultural Policy

Shanker Singham
14 June 2019

IEA report sets out proposals for agriculture, post-Brexit

The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) provides an opportunity to develop a more productive … Continue reading “UK farming industry can prosper unshackled from the Common Agricultural Policy”

IEA sets out alternative Brexit White Paper that could boost GDP by more than 7 per cent in 15 years

16 July 2018
Government and Institutions

IEA sets out alternative Brexit White Paper that could boost GDP by more than 7 per cent in 15 years

16 July 2018

IEA releases extensive report on the importance of regulatory autonomy

An extensive new IEA report released today sets out an alternative roadmap to the Brexit White Paper that will deliver … Continue reading “IEA sets out alternative Brexit White Paper that could boost GDP by more than 7 per cent in 15 years”

Sir Lockwood Smith & IEA Trade Unit Advisory Council available for interview next week

15 June 2018
Trade, Development, and Immigration

Sir Lockwood Smith & IEA Trade Unit Advisory Council available for interview next week

15 June 2018

ITCU Advisory Council comes to the UK

The Advisory Council members of the recently launched IEA International Trade and Competition Unit will be in London and available … Continue reading “Sir Lockwood Smith & IEA Trade Unit Advisory Council available for interview next week”

Commonwealth countries must work together to remove barriers to economic growth

16 April 2018
Trade, Development, and Immigration

Commonwealth countries must work together to remove barriers to economic growth

16 April 2018

IEA releases report ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Today, ahead of the meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government, the Institute of Economic Affairs is calling for Commonwealth countries … Continue reading “Commonwealth countries must work together to remove barriers to economic growth”

Shanker Singham to head up new Trade Unit at Institute of Economic Affairs

9 March 2018
Trade, Development, and Immigration

Shanker Singham to head up new Trade Unit at Institute of Economic Affairs

9 March 2018

IEA announces new International Trade and Competition Unit

The Institute of Economic Affairs, the UK’s leading free-market think tank, today announces the launch of its new International Trade … Continue reading “Shanker Singham to head up new Trade Unit at Institute of Economic Affairs”
21 September 2022
21 September 2022
These are turbulent times for international trade, with global supply chain issues and rising geopolitical tensions offering seismic challenges. How … Continue reading “”

The Freezing of the Unfrozen Moment: The Importance of Timing and Sequencing in Trade Negotiations

11 June 2018
Research

The Freezing of the Unfrozen Moment: The Importance of Timing and Sequencing in Trade Negotiations

Shanker Singham
11 June 2018

UK must initiate negotiations with the EU as soon as possible

The timing and sequencing of trade negotiations is a subject that does not command much attention from commentators.  Yet, many … Continue reading “The Freezing of the Unfrozen Moment: The Importance of Timing and Sequencing in Trade Negotiations”