The Trade and Public Policy Network is here to connect you with experts in various areas of UK trade and public policy.
Our members are academics with deep expertise in one or more areas of trade policy. They engage with policy actors and communicate with non-specialists to assist in matters relating to trade and public policy.
Whether you are an official working in Whitehall, a journalist, campaigner, or parliamentary aide, just choose a policy area below and connect with experts in that area. To hear TaPP updates, register your interest to join our policy partners mailing list and follow us on LinkedIn.
Latest insights
TaPP Insight: WTO Reform – What Hope for MC14?
The 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) is set to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon between 26 – 29 March 2026.
The 3rd TaPP Annual Conference Report 2025
The Trade & Public Policy (TaPP) Network is the UK’s largest network of academic experts on trade policy, with more than 130 members.
TaPP Insight: Trump’s tariffs at one year – Global trade restructuring and UK strategic positioning
One year into President Trump’s second term, his tariff policies, including the April 2025 ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, have reshaped global trade flows in ways that demand serious analytical attention.
No results found.
Our experts
Mavluda Sattorova
Mavluda specialises in international economic law, with particular focus on international investment law and ...
Phoebe Li
Phoebe Li is a Reader in Law and Technology at the School of Law, Politics, and Sociology, University of ...
Nicolette Butler
Dr Nicolette Butler is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester.
Her research interests lie ...
Michael Short
Michael Short (IEEE, MIET, FHEA) is currently Professor of Engineering and Systems Informatics at Teesside ...
No results found.