The Future of Global Trade

As globalisation and the world trade order come under unprecedented attack, FT writers examine the consequences of populist politics, economic dislocation, and technological change for the future of global trade

World needs 21st century regulation to police gig economy
Traditional rulemaking is unable to keep up with new digital businesses
How demographic change will drive world trade
Robotics and migration are likely to affect traditional patterns
Long road ahead to completion of EU single market
Brexit will test how far limiting access damages growth and trade
Economists must work harder to justify liberal trade order
Critics of the China shock are now extremely influential
Fears for global trade as Trump fires first shots to kneecap WTO
Protectionist instincts fuel attack on creaking dispute-settlement body
Will blockchain accelerate trade flows?
Technology raises hopes for increased efficiency and security at borders