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Looking for evidence-based analysis on global trade, supply chains, industrial policy and more? Follow OECD Trade & Agriculture on LinkedIn for more updates and key findings 👉 brnw.ch/21wYIOB

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓? ➡️ In a new blog, our Director Marion Jansen reviews this year's key moments + how the OECD supported countries through data, analysis and international co-operation. 🔗 oecd.org/en/blogs/2025/…

Reforms to public support for fossil fuels can: ➡️ free up much needed public resources ➡️ strengthen energy markets ➡️ accelerate the clean energy transition ➡️ align fiscal policy with public policy & climate goals More info 🔗oe.cd/ffs2025

Today the #OECD and the @IEA released the annual update of the Inventory of Support Measures for Fossil Fuels. Global costs of support measures for fossil fuels fell by 10% in 2024. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wYuo0

🌐Discover our recent blog on the OECD's Index of Digital Trade Integration and Openness (INDIGO) to learn how, with the right policies and partnerships, countries can unlock the full potential of the digital economy. 🔗brnw.ch/21wYevX

Looking for the short read? Our trade-focused policy briefs shed light on everything from industrial subsidies to the role of digitalisation in trade, offering key data, insights and policy recommendations. Explore some of the latest briefs ➡️ brnw.ch/21wYdaj

How can we ensure #criticalminerals value chains are resilient, transparent and sustainable? Today, the @OECD-@WorldBank Group High-Level Conference is addressing this challenge & helping foster public and private investment to drive the transformation. #MineralsForGrowth

The real cost of counterfeits is higher than you think. In our new blog, @PiotrStryszows1 breaks down why illicit trade poses serious risks to public health and safety and explains the scope and scale of the counterfeit goods crisis ➡️ brnw.ch/21wXm6b

📢 Looking ahead to the 2026 @OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, we call on @OECDtrade for a clear, actionable & shared vision for the future of trade policy to reaffirm: 👁️ Role of market-based #economies 🫂 Align on core #trade principles ✍️ Promote trade #agreements 💪 Reforms that strengthen the rules-based trading system 🔎 Read here ➡️ businessatoecd.org/hubfs/Navigati…

“Strong labour law frameworks and trade union movements are critical to ensure that the gains from trade are widely shared.” @eric_gottwald @AFLCIO making the case on the distributional impacts of trade policy and the role of collective bargaining at today's @OECDtrade workshop

🗣️ At the @OECD Workshop on Trade & Jobs, Iron Duke Partners’ Phil O’Reilly highlighted three key priorities for business: 🌍 Open markets 💡 Smart labour policies ⚖️ Coherent regulation He also emphasised that trade policy needs “mates” — supportive domestic policies that ensure the benefits of trade are widely shared across societies.

From pandemics to climate extremes—global shocks demand smarter supply chains. The latest #OECDSupplyChain Resilience Review features unique data and insights for more agile, adaptable and aligned supply chains. Discover the findings⤵️ brnw.ch/21wWvo3

Strengthening supply chain resilience is essential. Our recent #OECDSupplyChain Resilience Review shows how governments and businesses can reduce risks from shocks, support digitalisation and deepen cooperation across borders. 🔗brnw.ch/21wWs6u

💡Did you know? Improving trade facilitation through automated border processes, streamlining of documents and cross-border agency cooperation delivers an 18% increase in goods exports. Discover the latest #DigitalTrade insights ➡️brnw.ch/21wW7Js

Digital trade chapters in trade agreements represent only 10% of existing digital trade integration and openness. That said, the incorporation of the @wto Agreement on E-commerce (AoE) would increase global #DigitalTrade integration and openness by 21%. 🔗brnw.ch/21wVYWj

More countries are introducing sustainability requirements at their borders. But how can traders demonstrate that they meet these requirements & lower costs? Read the🆕OECD policy brief to learn how digital tools can help verify compliance at the border➡️brnw.ch/21wVW83

The world economy is just 8.5% of the way towards full digital trade integration & openness but global digital trade discussions are rapidly increasing and have seen growth in the diversity of issues covered. Discover more about #DigitalTrade discussions🔗brnw.ch/21wVV0J

How can countries create a more open and seamless global #DigitalEconomy? A 🆕OECD index on digital trade discussions and commitments can be used to identify the implications of policy changes on #DigitalTrade integration and openness.⤵️ brnw.ch/21wVSdZ

🚨TODAY! Explore how multilateral, regional, and plurilateral efforts—including the new OECD Index of Digital Trade Integration and Openness —can help shape the global digital trade architecture. Join us online or in person at the #WTOPublicForum⤵️ brnw.ch/21wVRXk