The WTI in the Media

The WTI in the Media

Offering expert analysis and fresh perspectives on pressing issues in global trade and economic policy

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a leading international center for research, education, and policy advice in global trade, investment, and sustainable development. As a part of the University of Bern, its network of renowned experts offers in-depth, evidence-based insights on the latest developments in international economic law and policy. Journalists and media outlets can rely on the WTI for authoritative commentary, interviews, and background analysis on complex trade and investment issues. With its global partnerships and track record of thought leadership, the WTI is a trusted source for informed perspectives that shape the conversation on world trade.

Topics of Expertise

WTI faculty and researchers can provide interviews on the following areas:

  • The tariff policy of the Trump Administration
  • Impacts on the Swiss economy and politics
  • Supply chains
  • Geopolitics
  • Economic issues

Trade topics

  • Trade & intellectual property
  • Trade & emerging technologies
  • Trade in services
  • Trade & investment
  • Trade & energy
  • Trade & commodities
  • Trade & environment/climate
  • Trade & agriculture/food security
  • Trade & development
  • Trade & human rights

In case of media queries

We provide interview partners on specific topical issues, such as US trade policy, multilateral trade agreements, digital technology, Swiss-EU relations and tarriffs. We are happy to handle your requests for interviews in English, German, French or other languages.

To arrange an interview or for further information, please contact Sam Suarez.

18 Jan 2016 | In the Press

Nachtübung – und ein volles Haus

News article about the Spirit of Bern conference that featured presentations by WTI faculty Joseph Francois and Mira Burri

16 Dec 2015 | In the Press

Digitaler Handel stürzt Regulatoren ins Dilemma

Der globale Datenverkehr ist die Basis der neuen digitalen Wirtschaft – entsprechend frei soll er fliessen. Doch damit schwinden die Möglichkeiten der einzelnen Staaten, etwa die Privatsp…

15 Oct 2015 | In the Press

TTIP ist dem Untergang geweiht

Das Freihandelsabkommen zwischen USA und EU wird nie Realität werden, sagt der frühere kanadische Handelsdiplomat Pierre Sauvé.