Why trade tensions are a ‘storm cloud’ over financial markets
US tariffs have upended international trade and caused volatility in global markets. The uncertainty, experts say, holds significant implications for the global economy.
US tariffs have upended international trade and caused volatility in global markets. The uncertainty, experts say, holds significant implications for the global economy.
Maximizing the contribution of digitally-delivered services to the global economic recovery depends on curbing unwarranted policy uncertainty.
A widespread lack of awareness about digital regulation could threaten future innovation and increase fragmentation of this globally vital sector.
The WTO must ensure trade policies help women disproportionally affected by COVID-19. Creating opportunities for women can aid global economic recovery.
A new vision for the global trading system must encompass equitable access to the benefits of trade for all sections of society.
Businesses are increasingly committed to pursuing emissions reductions. Trade policy must do more to accelerate this shift. A new report explains how.
International trade should facilitate progress towards sustainability and environmental protection, alongside continued growth.
Governments and firms must collaborate to scale the circular economy at a global level.
The Director-General has important role in advancing global trade and cooperation – and with the organization under threat, a chance to make a difference.
Anabel González, from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, agues that international trade policies should be put in place to ensure emerging economies have access to afford...
Business should contribute to society but the system needs to be crafted to incentivize investment.
As the digital economy continues to dominate, participants of a workshop at Davos are calling for an inclusive framework to improve the ability to do business abroad.
Are we headed for a normalization of trade wars, or will leaders find a way to cooperate? Two trade experts give their take.
Competition to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution is fierce. Governments and firms across the globe are engaging in legitimate - and illegitimate - acts to get a foothold in a particul...
'Trade surplus good; trade deficit bad' has been a global mantra for centuries. But in reality our obsession with avoiding trade deficits could be negatively impacting growth and jobs.