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.

10 Dec 2019 | Audio/Video

WTO - Lösungsversuche sind gescheitert

Die Welthandelsorganisation WTO wird entscheidungsunfähig, weil es nicht gelang, neue Richter für das Schlichtungsgericht zu nominieren. Nun steht das Welthandelssystem auf der Kippe. Im Gespräch mit…

8 Dec 2019 | In the Press

Ook WTO op punt van ‘hersendood’

Wereldhandelsorganisatie Deze week dreigt de regering-Trump de WTO, de scheidsrechter van de wereldhandel, de nek om te draaien. De VS hebben het hoogste orgaan van de handelsorganisatie in het vizier.

5 Dec 2019 | In the Press

Alarmstufe Rot für den Welthandel

Trump legt das WTO-Schiedsgericht lahm. Regiert in Handelstreitigkeiten künftig das Gesetz des Dschungles? Im Gespräch mit Peter Van den Bossche.

22 Nov 2019 | Audio/Video

Taiwan sieht Handelskonflikt als Chance

Joseph Francois speaks to SRF Radio Echo der Zeit programme about the trade dispute between the USA and China and its effect on the global economy. Taiwan seems at present to be benefiting from the …

18 Oct 2019 | In the Press

"Trade in worst crisis in 70 years"

After a period of more than nine years, Peter van den Bossche retired in March as judge of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO). "With a heavy heart," he says, because of the "existen…

18 Sep 2019 | Audio/Video

US-Regierung torpediert WTO

Joseph Francois of the WTI and Appellate Body member Ambassador Ujal Singh Bhatia are quoted in this report by Maren Peters on how the US is hampering the work of the Appellate Body by blocking the appointment of …

23 Jul 2019 | Audio/Video

"Wie die WTO auf Trump's Strafzölle reagiert"

Christian Häberli talks about the WTO reaction to President Trump's imposition of global tariffs on steel and aluminium imports (from 1'40", broadcast in German)

3 Jul 2019 | In the Press

Escalatie handelsoorlog slecht voor Nederland

Met de herstart van de onderhandelingen tussen de Verenigde Staten en China keerde dit weekend de rust op het wereldhandelstoneel even terug. Tot Amerika dinsdag nieuwe tarieven tegen de EU …

6 Jun 2019 | In the Press

Professor Van den Bossche speaks on WTO reform

For the first time in Japan, the G20 = 20 major countries summit will be held in Osaka this month. One of the agenda items is WTO = Reform of the World Trade Organization. In this G20, the …