Trade Justice Movement

How can UK trade policy support human rights?

How might trade deals be used to uphold human rights? Join this event by Trade Justice APPG and the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre on 19/10

What role should trade and investment play in achieving sustainable development?

Join us at our upcoming event at the World Trade Organisation’s Public Forum 2022 where we will look at the role of trade, investment and SDGs

TJM responds to the announcement of Liz Truss as new Prime Minister

Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss holds a Trade Envoy in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Ruth Bergan, Director of TJM responds to the news that Liz Truss has been selected as the UK’s next Prime Minister.

New Trade Bill continues trend to restrict role of Parliament

As it stands both the conception and implementation of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill are bypassing essential Parliamentary scrutiny.

Joint UK and Indian civil society statement on FTA negotiations

Indian and UK civil society organisations have released a statement appealing to the governments of both countries to halt negotiations.

Trade Justice Movement launches new Commission with Queen Mary University to help solve climate crisis

A new UK Climate and Trade Commission set up by TJM and QMUL aims to help find policy solutions to the climate challenge.

UK Government accused of breaching international law over trade deals

The UK Gov is facing legal action over its failure to give the public a say on post-Brexit trade deals, despite the risks posed to the environment.

Trade experts call for Secretary of State to grant more time for Australia deal scrutiny

We've joined 15 other civil society organisations in calling for SoS Anne-Marie Trevelyan to extend the scrutiny period for the Australia trade deal.

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Autumn Statement: Carbon tax could threaten developing country economies

Today's Autumn Statement is set to include a new carbon tax, which could threaten developing country economies. Read our new report on CBAMs.

Global Food Summit neglects the role of trade

Our new report underscores the urgent need for a more inclusive and nuanced dialogue on the impact of trade regulations on the agri-food system.

TJM celebrates 20 years of fighting for trade rules which work for people and planet

TJM celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new report looking back at two decades of campaigning for a fair and just trading system.

UK officials pressured to drop IP demands in India trade talks

Letter: Civil society calls on UK Prime Minister to ensure UK-India free trade agreement does not threaten access to affordable medicines

UK at risk of lawsuits if Pacific trade deal not amended, warn civil society organisations and academics

We are calling for a 'side-letter' excluding UK-Canada ISDS in the Pacific trade deal.

Announcing Tom Wills as new TJM Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Wills as our new Director with effect from 4 October 2023.

The UK-India trade deal should be a catalyst to put SDGs into action

The UK’s trade negotiations with India provide an opportunity to ensure the emerging agreement can serve people and the planet – but will it?

Trade Justice APPG meeting on CPTPP accession

The Trade Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) will meet to discuss the terms of the UK's accession to CPTPP

Why the Bonn Climate Agenda must shape UK trade

Global leaders are meeting in Bonn to discuss progress on climate commitments, yet trade measures aren't listed on the agenda.

As the first post-Brexit UK trade deals come into force, experts point to a worrying lack of scrutiny

There is a clear democratic deficit in the way the UK negotiates and ratifies trade deals.

This CPTPP trade deal will hurt the climate, and for what?

Britain is waving through an agreement with minimal benefit and greater risks, from palm oil to emissions.

Civil society groups call for the UK to halt accession to Pacific trade deal

UK civil society groups criticise the UK for joining the Pacific trade pact with few benefits and many risks, including environmental concerns.

TJM responds to the government’s new net zero plans

As the UK sets out its updated net zero plans, we urge the government to align its trade policy with climate commitments.

Stifled in the cradle: Commons treaty scrutiny delivered a new blow

Government abolished the International Trade Committee raising significant new concerns over the UK's already inadequate trade scrutiny processes.

TJM statement on the new round of UK-India trade negotiations

The start of this new round of negotiations with India is an opportunity for the UK Government to show it is determined to deliver on its commitments.

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