This is a curated dataset of case studies involving allegations or claims of economic coercion and/or weaponised trade. The time period of this database covers 2008 until the end of 2024.

To explore the case studies thematically, by jurisdiction, product or measure, visit our analysis page.

Inclusion in the dataset does not indicate judgment about the legality or legitimacy of the measure. Cases are included in the database where allegations of coercion have been made by a stakeholder, to provide a broad perspective of when and where these disputes arise. Further information about the database methodology is available here.

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This database is subject to Creative Commons Licence CC BY NC 4.0 and any use requires attribution. If you wish to use this database for commercial purposes, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

To cite database: Hynd, Alexander; Sheargold, Elizabeth; Thurbon, Elizabeth; Toohey, Lisa; Wagner, Markus (2025). Global Weaponised Trade and Economic Coercion Case Studies Database, 2008-24. https://doi.org/10.26188/28550999.v1