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.

24 Feb 2022 | In the Press

Global Trade Disruptions Are About to Get Worse

Disruptions in global trade are about to go from bad to worse. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, energy costs are soaring, stocks are plunging, Western sanctions are bein…

18 Nov 2021 | In the Press

Blockierte Seidenstrasse

Die Freihandelseuphorie ist verflogen. Irgendwann muss sich die Schweiz im Konflikt zwischen China und den USA entscheiden müssen.

13 Oct 2021 | In the Press

So weiter wie bis anhin geht nicht mehr

Das World Trade Forum 2021 setzt sich mit den handelspolitischen Reaktionen auf die COVID-19-Pandemie und der Erforschung einer digitaleren und grüneren Handelspolitik auseinander. Manfred Elsig, st…

2 Sep 2020 | Audio/Video

Zeit für eine Frau an der WTO-Spitze?

Roberto Azevedo, Generaldirektor der WTO, hat seinen Posten am 31. August verlassen. Drei der acht Kandidierenden für das Amt kommen aus Afrika. Die Ex-Finanz- und Aussenministerin Nigerias, Ngozi Oko…

5 Aug 2020 | In the Press

Wereldhandelsorganisatie

De WTO zoekt een nieuwe baas. Wie durft deze ploeterende club te leiden? Twee portretten Based on an interview conducted with Prof. Van den Bossche

20 Jun 2020 | Audio/Video

Schwierige Chefsuche bei der Welthandelsorganisation

Der Brasilianer Roberto Azevedo, der die WTO seit rund sieben Jahren führt, hat vorzeitig gekündigt, offiziell aus familiären Gründen. Die grosse Frage ist nun: Wer kommt jetzt? Imm…