California’s Fight Against Wildfires is Actually Global
California faced record wildfires in 2020. The fight against wildfire is global, with help from international firefighters and gear.
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The “Homebody Economy” and Trade
The pandemic’s impact on trade, livelihoods, and our well-being has been profoundly negative. But even while we quarantine, trade helps us work on being healthy at home.
September Issue: Fashion & Trade in a Shifting Global Landscape
The global fashion industry faces tariffs on clothing exports, changing consumer demand, and of course, fallout from the pandemic.
The Pandemic Disrupted Global Supply Chains But Were They Already Morphing?
It is still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 and the trade war on the global supply chain. But did trade policies already induce nearshoring?
Economic Sanctions Exempt Humanitarian Trade
Iran is one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19, having emerged as an early hotspot outside China. While economic sanctions against Iran remain, humanitarian exemptions enable trade in essential goods like food and medicine as a part of health diplomacy. Learn how lessons from past sanctions can be applied to the global pandemic response.
Toilet Paper: A Uniquely American Obsession
Covid-19 panic shopping and the 2020 toilet paper shortage has made it clear: Americans love their toilet paper. The U.S. is a top producer and consumer of TP. Learn about trade in bathroom tissue – and why toilet paper shortages are truly a first-world worry.
The Great Distances Traveled So You Can Stay At Home
Social distancing means people suddenly have a lot of free time. International trade makes home activities during Covid-19 – from baking to yoga – possible. Trade can help us learn a new skill, create something, or better ourselves.
With Zoom, We Are All Trading in Services
During the Covid-19 pandemic, technology keeps the world connected and allows global trade in services to continue. The WTO outlines four modes of delivery for services trade.
Free Trade in Medicines and Supplies is the Healthiest Approach
The WTO zero-for-zero tariff agreement on trade in health-related products needs to be expanded. Free trade will help promote recovery after COVID-19.
