The pandemic through a trade lens
Global trade has proved to be less vulnerable than many initially feared and may help drive the recovery.
Global trade has proved to be less vulnerable than many initially feared and may help drive the recovery.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.
COVID-19 struck at the core of GVC hub regions, with severe implications for international production networks.