Podcasts
In this section you will find all of our audio content that we produce via Trade Knowledge Matters.
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The De Minimis Dilemma: Small Packages, Big Trade Debates
Summary This podcast episode delves into the complexities of de minimis provisions in trade policy, exploring their implications for e-commerce, local businesses, and customs regulations. Amar and Carlos discuss the motivations behind changes to these provisions, the stakeholders affected, and the need for adaptation in the face of evolving trade dynamics. They emphasize the […]
Trump, Tariffs and Trade: 100 days and counting
Episode Summary In this episode, Amar discusses with Prof. Alan Winters, University of Sussex and Lorand Bartels, Freshfields LLP, the first hundred days of President Trump’s trade policy, focusing on the significant changes and unpredictability surrounding tariffs. Experts analyse the motivations behind these tariffs, the reactions of various countries, and the implications for the […]
How Asia Is Responding to US Tariffs
Episode Summary Global trade tensions are rising with the announcement of US President Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs on April 2nd, 2025. Since the announcement, the US administration has suspended its implementation of these tariffs for 90 days, with China being the only country exempt from the suspension. In this episode, Amar sits down with friends […]
Services Trade: The Invisible Trade
Summary This podcast episode explores the critical role of services trade in Africa’s economic development, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The discussion highlights the importance of services in driving structural transformation, enhancing productivity, and fostering economic diversification. Experts Dr. Prachi Agarwal, Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, ODI […]
Trump Wins: Trade Strategy Under His Administration
Episode Summary In this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Meredith Lilly, Professor and Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy, Carleton University and Simon Lester, Founder, WorldTradeLaw.net and China Trade Monitor. He is also a non-resident Fellow at the Baker Institute. The discussion revolves around the implications of the recent US […]
Critical Minerals in Trade: Policy Choices and Pathways for Sustainable Growth
Episode Summary In this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Kimberley Botwright, Head of Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum, and Sunayana Sasmal, Research Fellow in International Trade Law, UK Trade Policy Observatory at the University of Sussex. They delve into the significance of critical minerals in modern trade policy, exploring its role in […]