6 things to know about international trade this month

Feb 1, 2023

Top international trade stories: Trade and 'new globalization' were key talking points at Davos; About 40% of global trade is ‘concentrated’; and more. Image: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Nicolai Ruge

Lead, Geopolitical Agenda and Trade Investment Platform, World Economic Forum

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How the Inflation Reduction Act will affect US emissions. international trade

The US Inflation Reduction Act is encouraging domestic clean tech manufacturing. Image: Statista

About 40% of global trade is 'concentrated'

Importing countries regularly rely on three or fewer nations for supply of some goods. Image: McKinsey

Asia's exports catch up to Europe's. international trade

Asia is accounting for more and more of world trade. Image: Statista

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