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Building a New Coalition of Trading Democracies

How can we bring a global dimension to the transatlantic trading relationship?

Wednesday 4 December | This event has now concluded

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Overview

Developing a broader network of global trading democracies, particularly in the context of the EU and US, may be more crucial now than ever before. But what strategies can be deployed to better engage a wider scope of increasingly important nations? Amidst political uncertainty, industrial shifts and technological upheaval, how feasible is developing and sustaining a robust international trading system?

Join the Financial Times in partnership with Martens Centre at this digital briefing taking place as part of the European Ideas Forum 2024.

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Strengthening Global Trade

Trade Network

What avenues for collaboration could shape a more inclusive and resilient trade network and how can existing frameworks, such as the TTC, OECD and G7+, be built upon?

Fuelling Growth

Given the strategic importance of technologies like AI, 5G, EVs, and semiconductors, how could partnerships safeguard innovation and foster new growth?

Bridging Policy Gaps for Global Partnerships

How can policymakers communicate the advantages of new partnerships, garner support, and overcome political discrepancies across Washington, London and Brussels?