Is trade working for all?

Can globalization deliver for all citizens, developing countries and SMEs?

Moderator:
Marie Kasperek, Executive Director, Institute of International Economic Law, Georgetown Law

Panellists:
Cecilia Malmström, Former European Commissioner for Trade (2014 to 2019); Peterson Institute for International Economics
Marion Jansen, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD

This podcast episode was recorded on October 11, 2021

The AIG Global Trade Series 2021 examines the ongoing transformation of the world’s multilateral trading system.

How can policymakers strive to make trade fairer, greener, and more equitable? Much of the legitimate concerns and pushback against global trade and globalization has stemmed from a belief that the current trading system is not delivering for everyone, in particular for women, developing countries, and SMEs.

In this podcast, moderator Marie Kasperek of the Institute of International Economic Law at Georgetown Law is joined by Cecilia Malmström, Former European Commissioner for Trade (2014 to 2019) and Marion Jansen, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD. Listen as they discuss how the global trading system can be made more equitable for all citizens.

In practice, what does ‘Building Back Better’ mean for lower-middle income workers? What does the recently agreed global minimum tax agreement reached by the OECD mean for responsible business practices? How do we ensure a level playing field and distribution of trade gains globally, especially in developing counties?

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