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The Future of Trade and Investment: A Call to Prevent Economic Fragmentation
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In January 2019, the Global Future Council on International Trade and Investment outlined four potential scenarios for the future of global trade and investment. This briefing paper takes stock of developments that have occurred since then. It calls attention to some worrying trends, while also highlighting areas of cooperation and progress.
In January 2019, the Global Future Council on International Trade and Investment outlined four potential scenarios for the future of global trade and investment. This briefing paper takes stock of developments that have occurred since then. It calls attention to some worrying trends, while also highlighting areas of cooperation and progress.