11 Jul 2025

Podcast: Digital Sovereignty and the New Trade Order

techUK's Associate Director - International, Sabina Ciofu discusses the evolving landscape of digital trade policy in Basilinna's Tholos Talks Podcast


In episode five of Basilinna Institute's Tholos Talks series that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century Coffee, Trade, and Tech - Jake E. Jennings, Chair of Technology and Trade at Basilinna welcomes Sabina Ciofu, Associate Director - International at techUK, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital trade policy.

The conversation highlights recent developments such as the UK–India Free Trade Agreement and the U.S.–UK digital trade framework, with Sabina offering insights into the uncertain future of U.S. engagement in digital trade and its potential implications for other countries. The discussion also explores whether international trade can help prevent future conflicts and the growing emphasis countries are placing on digital sovereignty. 

Listen on: YouTube, Spotify, and Soundcloud


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Meet the team 

Sabina Ciofu

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Theophile Maiziere

Theophile Maiziere

Policy Manager - EU, techUK

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Head of Market Access and Consumer Tech, techUK

Tess Newton

Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK