Trade and Investment

Trade is not a weapon. Let’s not use it as one

Aerial view of containers at a loading terminal in the port of Hamburg, Germany August 1, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer - RC11BCABCCF0

For decades, trade has been the number one way for countries around the world to peacefully co-develop, build ties and produce wealth. Image: REUTERS

Børge Brende
President, World Economic Forum
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