Trade Policy Decoded

In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter are joined by Dr Harry Wardana from the University of Adelaide. Harry presents fascinating insights into Indonesia's vision for its future and the role international trade and investment, particularly trade agreements, will play in that. Harry's frank about the challenges and contradictions that create hurdles for foreign investors who are cri...

In Episode 18 of Trade Policy Decoded, Peter and Pru speak to the President of the Australian Services Roundtable, Holly Dorber, about the Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce – commonly known as the JSI. This groundbreaking agreement provides a set of rules and principles guiding the development of the digital economy. While negotiated outside the World Trade Organisation, 91 economi...

In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter share the popcorn while chatting about President Biden's decision to step aside as candidate for the US Democratic Party and its implications for US trade policy. They then delve into the populist lean seen in recent European and French elections and what it means for EU trade policy and the EU-Australia FTA. They wrap up with a discussion...

If you only listen to one podcast on international trade policy this year - make it this one. Pru and Peter talk to Vangelis Vitalis, Deputy Secretary, Trade and Economic, of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and one of the most experienced and insightful trade diplomats around. Vangelis explains progress on accessions to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpac...

Countries are increasingly turning back to industry policy in order to meet the climate change challenge and secure national security objectives. In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter discuss what industry policy is and the tensions between trade and industry policy. They also delve into Australia's own attempt at industry policy in the form of the Future Made in Australia Act...

Countries are increasingly adopting emissions reduction measures that conflict with international trade law. In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter look at some examples, including the EU's CBAM, US Inflation Reduction Act, Chinese Government support for low emissions industries and Australia's new fuel standards, as well as the damage these measures have on the internation...

Digital trade has become a foundational part of global trade. Governments are playing catchup as technology and business practices evolve. In this episode, Peter and Pru explore what digital trade encompasses, key digital trade issues for trade negotiators, the US's decision to step back from its support for important JSI provisions, the Australian Government's support for traditional medi...

India's economic settings are increasingly impacted by new opportunities created by geostrategic developments. In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter explore the clear signs of India moving forward with new policies and trade agreements aimed at India capitalising on open markets, coupled with India's traditional and more protectionist trade policy approaches.

With the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation recently concluding in Abu Dhabi, Pru and Peter discuss the reasons for the few positive outcomes from the meeting and the increasing challenges to the multilateral system. This includes the possibility of the US withdrawing from the WTO under a potential second Trump Administration. Recorded on 7 March 2024.

In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter talk to Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia - Nicholas Moore AO about Australia's strategy to develop our economic relationship with Southeast Asia. Former CEO of Macquarie Bank, Nicholas Moore AO does a great job explaining the different ways government versus business see economic opportunities in Southeast Asia. He gives a...

In the first episode of Trade Policy Decoded for 2024, Pru and Peter scan the macro and geoeconomic issues most likely to impact international trade policy over the next 12 months. They then dig down into the impact and implications of these broader factors for Australia's trade policy priorities in 2024. Recorded on 1 February 2024.

In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Pru and Peter cover off on the key trade policy developments in 2023. From China, the winners, losers and unfinished business on Australia's trade negotiation 'dance card', to climate change and war in Ukraine and the Middle East. If 2023 was a trade policy whirlwind for you, this podcast sets it out in a nut shell and puts you on solid ground t...

Peter and Pru were joined by special guest, Dr Naoise McDonaugh from Edith Cowan University, to discuss the evolution and impact of 'values-based' trade. The podcast looks into the changing values informing trade policy over the past 30 years and how geopolitical tensions are seeing the values underpinning trade policy expand well beyond traditional commercial and development focused value...

Prime Minister Albanese's meeting with President Xi signaled a turning point in the Australia-China relationship. Peter Draper was on the ground in China during the visit. In this week's episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Peter and Pru discuss how the visit was seen in China and Australia, the key issues and debates raised by developments in the bilateral relationship, and what might come ou...

In this episode, Peter and Pru provide a cheat-sheet on the key arguments that came out of the ACITI Annual Conference on international trade, investment and the climate change challenge. From trade and investment clean energy and tech opportunities, to the reshaping of global markets based on access to cheap energy, the pros and cons of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and green subsidies, and...

As negotiations for an Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement get to the pointy end, Peter and Pru discuss the broader Australia-EU trade relationship, current stumbling blocks in the negotiations and hurdles still to overcome.

In Episode 3 of Trade Policy Decoded, Peter and Pru run the ruler over the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework negotiations. Unlike any trade agreement before it, Peter and Pru look at IPEF's focus on creating collaborative arrangements rather than hard and fast commitments. They then get into the weeds of the IPEF Supply Chain agreement - a mix of lofty ambition, great intentions, and a surprisin...

Coming to you from the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, this week Peter and Pru bring listeners up to speed on discussions on reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the WTO's role in managing climate change measures, glimmers of hope for the WTO dispute settlement system, and prospects for the WTO moratorium on e-commerce.

Hosts Peter Draper from the University of Adelaide's Institute for International Trade and Pru Gordon from the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment introduce their new podcast - Trade Policy Decoded. They then delve into the Australia-China trade relationship and the growth of 'climate clubs'.