billymeloaraujo.bsky.social
@billymeloaraujo.bsky.social
Law Prof - International and European Economic Law - Queen’s University Belfast
From a NI perspective, one of the things to look at in EU-UK deal is the commitment to negotiate RoO for goods where preferential treatment is agreed (agri-food mostly). Given how integrated supply chains are in the island, this has implications for NI inputs in RoI exports.
August 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Some important details on the tariff order Trump just signed (1/n) (read this story for all the details: insidetrade.com/daily-news/t...)
UPDATE: Trump imposes 10 percent baseline tariff and ‘reciprocal’ duties for dozens of countries | InsideTrade.com
The U.S. will impose a 10 percent tariff on all trading partners as well as individualized, "reciprocal tariffs" for a slew of countries that treat the U.S. unfairly, President Trump announced on Wedn...
insidetrade.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Press release just landed from Aix-Marseille University - a true sign of the times

"In a context where some scientists in the US may feel threatened or hindered... our uni is announcing a program welcoming scientists wishing to pursue their work in an environment conducive to... academic freedom"
March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The Protocol/Windsor Framework recently secured 'democratic consent' from the NI Assembly.

In a final Post-Brexit Governance NI project event, @katyhayward.bsky.social, @billymeloaraujo.bsky.social, Lisa Claire Whitten and I reflect on the debate and discuss 'what next?'

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Queen’s Policy Engagement - The Protocol/Windsor Framework: What Next?
YouTube video by Queen's Policy Engagement Live
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December 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM
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91% of trade agreements concluded by the UK since 2017 intersect with devolved matters and interests. The overlaps vary significantly and most do not require specific legislative changes in devolved law. This begs questions about the regulatory effect of FTA provisions. citp.ac.uk/publications...
December 10, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Prof Michael Gasiorek kicks off the @thecitp.bsky.social Regional Policy Forum at QUB discussing the Irish Sea Border
December 10, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Brilliant @thecitp.bsky.social Briefing note authored by Dr Lisa Claire Whitten on the intersection between UK FTAs and devolved matters citp.ac.uk/publications...
December 10, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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An amazing conference today at QUB today featuring some of the most prominent academics and professionals working on rights and equality issues connected to Brexit, all orchestrated by @billymeloaraujo.bsky.social.
November 29, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Bit cold in Belfast today.
November 27, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Article 2 of the Windsor Framework: Unpacking Law and Policy Challenges" - a one day conference this Friday 29 November in the Moot Court, School of Law, QUB (MST.02.006). Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/article-2-...
November 26, 2024 at 10:12 AM
A few days left until the launch of the Queen’s International Economic Law Centre. Join us by registering below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugurati...
November 19, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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A Trump administration could bring challenges for Northern Ireland’s trade under the Windsor Framework. Potential trade wars, higher tariff gaps between the EU and UK on US imports, and strained EU-UK collaboration could impact Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trade setup. citp.ac.uk/publications...
November 13, 2024 at 4:07 PM