NatWest Trade Links
NatWest Trade Links
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What companies should think about when trading overseas: risks, opportunities and everything in-between.
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The podcast explores key themes such as the dynamics of globalization, the rise of regional trade blocs, and the nuances of trade patterns, with episodes analyzing topics like the implications of the UK-India free trade agreement and the increase in service and digital trade volumes.
What companies should think about when trading overseas: risks, opportunities and everything in-between.
In this Trade Links special, host Tim Phillips is joined by guests Aastha Gupta, Scott Livingstone and Ross Walker to talk about what lies ahead in 2026.
There's a lot to ponder as global trade tilts towards resilience away from cost efficiency in supply chains, and geopolitically, the world is rearming at pace. So it's good news that the economy is so rosy. Well, maybe not.
With topics ranging from national technology competition and rare earths to protectionism and import price inflation, trade in 2026 really is a case of everything, everywhere, all at once. Luckily, the Trade Links panel knows where to look next.
To access all the content from our Year Ahead 2026 report, visit natwest.com/yearahead
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This episode was recorded on 12 November 2025.
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