Shifting global trade patterns present opportunities
A focus on supply chain resilience can help to weather the storm
04 May 2025 - 00:00
Historically, the prevailing winds in Earth’s equatorial region, known as the trade winds or tropical easterlies, helped explorers and traders navigate new territories. Recently, however, the concept of free trade has become more contentious, as its potential to generate wealth is weaponised for political leverage...
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