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Panel discussion: Building a bridge between our prosperity and security: How is global trade acting as a driver of post-pandemic economic recovery?

Session Time

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM BST

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM EDT
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Covid-19’s blow to world trade is a heavy one. And pre-existing conditions seem to worsen the prognosis.To what extent has Covid-19 permanently changed trade flows? What policies will best stimulate global recovery? In taking stock of what happened during the crisis, what lessons can we learn about the role of global trade as the bridge between our prosperity and security? Do we need to build trade back better?

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Penny Naas, President international public affairs and sustainability, UPS

This event is part of The Economist Events Global Trade Virtual Week.

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